Thought Leaders
Starbucks Baristas Get a Pay Raise and Permission to Show Off Tattoos
The coffee company announced an updated dress code, raises across the board and free snacks while working.
By Kate Taylor
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Building a Business
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Building a Business
Do You Let Employees Show Their Tattoos? Starbucks Doesn’t – But That May Change.
By Kate Taylor
Buying a Franchise
Starbucks Speeds Up Service at Express Stores, Ups Quality at Starbucks Reserves
Starbucks is hoping to entice both high-paying and convenience-craving customers with two new store formats.
By Kate Taylor
Buying a Franchise
Dunkin’ Donuts Debuts Dark-Roast Coffee for the First Time Ever
As the coffee market heats up, Dunkin' Donuts is finally serving up dark-roast brew.
By Kate Taylor
Buying a Franchise
Can a Food Blogger Force Starbucks to Change Its Pumpkin Spice Latte?
Vani Hari has already convinced Subway and Chick-fil-A to make big changes. Now, she's taking on Starbuck's favorite fall drink.
By Kate Taylor
Business News
‘Tis the Season? Starbucks’ Pumpkin Spice Latte Arrives Early This Year.
The fan favorite will be available at the end of August for some dedicated customers.
By Katie Little
Entrepreneurs
The Restaurants Business Travelers Love the Most (Infographic)
Chick-fil-A and Chipotle are two of the hottest brands in food right now. Here's how they're cashing in on travelers' tastes.
By Kate Taylor
Buying a Franchise
Chinese Police Detain Five in Expired Meat Investigation
Officials believe the American-owned food supplier in China purposefully sold expired chicken to chains including McDonald's, KFC and Starbucks.
By Kate Taylor
Building a Business
10 Things Veterans Want Hiring Managers to Know About Them
The stamina and values of veterans are major assets for every employer. Helping them make the transition from military life to civilian employment is the right thing to do.
By Lida Citroën
Building a Business
Are Gun Bans the Right Political Move for Brands?
Target's recent decision to ban guns along with other brands, such as Starbucks, Chili's and Sonic, brings with it impassioned reactions from both sides of the issue.
By Beki Winchel
Business News
6 Super-Hot Food Trends You Need to Know About
Barbecue, snack mashups and the next Sriracha – here's what Technomic predicts restaurants will be serving up in the second half of 2014.
By Kate Taylor
Buying a Franchise
Target Joins the List of Stores Asking Customers to Keep Guns Out
Following open carry demonstrations, Target has joined a host of other chains in 'respectfully requesting' that customers to leave their guns at home.
By Kate Taylor
Buying a Franchise
McDonald’s Is Testing an App That Lets Customers Order Ahead
Can fast food get faster? McDonald's is trying to speed up with tech, testing a new order-ahead and payment app in Georgia.
By Kate Taylor
Business News
Reversing Course, Starbucks Says It Will Raise Coffee Prices
While Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz said in March that Starbucks had no plans to raise prices, the coffee chain is now hiking prices on some drinks.
By Kate Taylor
Business Operations & Logistics
In Starbucks’ Grand Plan for Employee Education, Who’s Paying for What?
The coffee company and partner Arizona State have clarified the parameters of the new college program.
By Nina Zipkin
Building a Business
Great at World of Warcraft? Put It on Your Resume.
Stephen Gillett, Symantec's chief operating officer and former Starbucks CIO, says the skills he learned playing the online game have helped him professionally.
By Laura Entis
Building a Business
Starbucks Finds a Free-Market Solution to Education Costs
An important shift in who actually subsidizes out-of-control tuition inflation seems like a good first step.
Human Resources
Starbucks Will Fund Online College Degrees for Thousands of Employees
College juniors and seniors who work more than 20 hours per week will be eligible to enroll in a tuition-free online program with Arizona State University.
By Geoff Weiss
Building a Business
Take a Cue From ‘Game of Thrones’ in Content Marketing
Though you needn't worry about trials by combat or a brood of dragons, the quest to capture eyeballs can certainly feel like a struggle.
By Jim Yu
Tech
With National Rollout, Will Starbucks Make Wireless Phone Charging the New Wi-Fi?
Starbucks and Powermat are rolling out wireless chargers nationwide – and maybe revolutionizing how we charge our tech forever.
By Kate Taylor
Buying a Franchise
Dunkin’ Donuts Franchisees Forced to Raise Coffee Prices
As drought and coffee rust drive up the cost of coffee beans, Dunkin' Donuts prices are about to increase.
By Kate Taylor
Entrepreneurs
A Dallas Man Just Concocted the Most Expensive Starbucks Order of All Time
The Sexagintuple Vanilla Bean Mocha Frappuccino contains 60 shots of espresso -- half the amount of caffeine that would be lethal for most adults.
By Geoff Weiss
Buying a Franchise
Fast-Food Breakfast Buzz Boosts Egg Whites’ Prices
The growing breakfast market and competition for health-conscious customers combine to create an explosion in demand for egg whites.
By Kate Taylor
Buying a Franchise
What the Devastating Coffee Fungus Means for U.S. Coffee Shops
Coffee production is estimated to fall 15 to 40 percent in the coming years. Here's how your favorite coffee shops are preparing.
By Kate Taylor
Tech
What Coke Is Brewing by Increasing Its Stake in Keurig
Coca-Cola has upped its stake in the coffee maker company to 16 percent from 10 percent.
By Kate Taylor
Building a Business
Think Seattle’s Only Claim to Fame Is Starbucks? Think Again.
Besides the success of the huge coffee maker, the Emerald City has other amazing startup stories -- both past and present.
By Jason Fell
Buying a Franchise
Starbucks Expands Into Soft Drinks as SodaStream Rumors Bubble Up
The coffee giant is pushing into the handcrafted sodas market and could be looking to take a stake in one of the biggest names in the game.
By Kate Taylor
Building a Business
Expert Explains What Makes the Best Logos So Good
Creating a logo can be the most critical branding step. Here, we critique and offer insight on the logos from some of the biggest brands.