Starbucks founder says company needs to refocus on coffee as sales struggle

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4 thoughts on “Starbucks founder says company needs to refocus on coffee as sales struggle

  1. Starbucks: *closes a ton of stores to thwart labor organizing, vacant spaces get taken up by local coffee shops*

    Also Starbucks: “What happened?!”

  2. I went to a Starbucks Roastery when I was in Seattle and it was pretty good. You get hand pulled espresso, a variety of freshly made food like sandwiches and flat bread pizza, and a full bar. That’s an experience that most coffee shops can’t match with

    But if they’re going to put 5 quick service coffee shops in a small area, why would I choose Starbucks instead of the local shop or the regional chain, which offers a better product at a comparable price?

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