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How 7 Brew’s first CMO is marketing the fastest-growing brand in the US
7 Brew appointed former KFC CMO Nick Chavez to lead marketing, using culture-focused campaigns and a socially integrated loyalty app to expand the beverage chain.
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7 Brew appointed former KFC CMO Nick Chavez to lead marketing, using culture-focused campaigns and a socially integrated loyalty app to expand the beverage chain.
Starbucks is reducing its workforce further as part of a $2 billion turnaround effort, while simultaneously expanding operations in a Southern U.S. city.
Starbucks Workers United is calling for a customer boycott of the coffee chain, citing failed contract negotiations with more than 12,000 unionized baristas.
Dutch Bros agreed to acquire real estate and site assets for up to 65 Salad and Go drive-thru locations across four states, with the deal expected to close in Q3 2026; the acquisition signals the chai
CEO restructuring 200+ corporate roles while maintaining store network and hitting 8%+ comps — demonstrates lean operating model focus across large chains.
Starbucks is showing strong comparable-store sales and traffic growth, with cost savings supporting margin expansion—signaling the company may sustain earnings momentum into FY26.
Starbucks' limited-weekend Unicorn Frappuccino relaunch drove the chain's strongest North America sales weekend on record, signaling the continued power of nostalgia and limited-time offers to drive f
Starbucks is discontinuing a blending powder after baristas reported respiratory issues from airborne particles, aligning the change with its seasonal menu shift.
Pfizer and Starbucks both raised their outlooks this summer, but their recovery trajectories differ in sustainability and investor relevance.
Starbucks is facing pressure from pro-labor investors seeking to separate board chair and CEO roles while workers' union seeks consumer boycott support over contract negotiations.
Dutch Bros and 7 Brew are competing to acquire Salad and Go's real estate portfolio through a court-supervised auction as the drive-thru chain's parent navigates bankruptcy.
Starbucks is cutting 224 jobs—104 in store design and construction, and 120 Seattle employees who declined relocation to Nashville—as part of a broader cost-reduction effort.
LTO nostalgia campaigns (Unicorn Frappuccino) can drive traffic and comps recovery; operators should note loyalty-member exclusivity windows as a lever for baseline activation.
Starbucks reported its strongest North America sales weekend, driven by a limited-time Unicorn Frappuccino promotion that leveraged social media and pop culture trends.
Scooter's Coffee operates 555 drive-thru locations amid a surge in competition from Dutch Bros, 7 Brew, and others in the accelerating drive-thru coffee segment.
Activist investor SOC Investment Group has filed a shareholder proposal seeking to separate Starbucks' chair and CEO roles, currently held by Brian Niccol.
Starbucks has closed another store in downtown Seattle, adding to a pattern of closures and layoffs affecting the chain.
Starbucks paid down $1.8 billion in debt, reducing leverage and financing costs while maintaining strong liquidity and borrowing capacity—signaling reinforced financial flexibility for capital allocat
Starbucks Korea reported its first quarterly loss in 27 years following a marketing controversy that sparked a boycott and drew government scrutiny, signaling reputational crises can rapidly erode pro
Starbucks is rolling out Floura Fiber's Blueberry Matcha Daily Fiber Bar across U.S. stores, signaling an effort to expand its snack portfolio with wellness-positioned products.
Starbucks is outperforming Dutch Bros on traffic, profitability, and analyst sentiment, while Dutch Bros contends with cost pressures and a higher valuation multiple.
Starbucks launched a refreshed fall menu featuring returning seasonal drinks, coinciding with traffic improvements that signal early momentum in the company's turnaround efforts.
Starbucks is laying off over 200 employees as part of a corporate relocation to Nashville, signaling potential shifts in how major restaurant chains are managing real estate and workforce restructurin
Starbucks stock is up 28.5% year to date, but valuation analysis suggests shares are trading at a premium to intrinsic value rather than a discount.
Starbucks launched a fiber bar co-branded with Floura Fiber and relaunched limited-time offerings including the Unicorn Frappuccino as part of a fall menu expansion, signaling a potential pivot toward