Starbucks’ ‘easily recyclable’ plastic cups are being disposed of in landfills and incinerators, according to a nonprofit.
Environmental advocates are criticizing Starbucks for its claim that its plastic cups are “widely recyclable.” A recent investigation failed to identify even one cup that had actually been recycled. Beyond Plastics, a nonprofit based in Vermont, announced findings on Monday showing that most of the single-use, plastic cold drink cups placed in recycling bins at […]
Find out which Starbucks stores in California are shutting down.
Starbucks is set to close a number of its locations in California, with 64 shops across the state expected to shut down. The closures are spread throughout the state, from Santa Rosa down to San Diego, impacting areas like the Bay Area, Sacramento, the Central Coast, Los Angeles, and Orange County, among others. Reports indicate […]
Famous Starbucks in Los Angeles shutting down after 30 years
Starbucks in Burbank Closing After Nearly 30 Years A much-loved Starbucks in Burbank is closing its doors after almost three decades of service. This particular location, nestled next to Bob’s Big Boy on Riverside Drive, will brew its last cup of coffee on Saturday, shutting down permanently at 9:30 p.m. Locals have affectionately dubbed this […]
Starbucks to Close 250 Locations in North America After Over 600 Closed Last Year
Starbucks to Close 250 North American Stores Starbucks is set to shut down 250 locations across North America, marking the second round of closures since new leadership took over. This comes after years of rapid expansion for the company. Brian Niccol, the company’s Chairman and CEO since 2024, previously managed the closure of 627 stores […]
Ryan Clark dismisses ESPN dismissal through Starbucks investment
In July, ESPN decided to part ways with Ryan Clark, who is both a former NFL player and an analyst for the network. However, rather than wallowing in disappointment, Clark took the opportunity to focus on his own media venture, Pivot25 Productions, notably enhancing “The Pivot” podcast, which boasts over a million subscribers on YouTube […]
Starbucks settles Florida DEI lawsuit with major companywide agreement
Starbucks has reached a settlement with Florida, agreeing to pay $1 million and to avoid using race- or sex-based goals, quotas, or preferences in its employment policies across the company. This decision concludes a civil rights lawsuit filed by the state against the coffee chain. The office of Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier confirmed that […]
Starbucks concedes in surprising DEI legal battle
Starbucks Settles Lawsuit with Florida for $1 Million Starbucks has reached a significant settlement with Florida, agreeing to pay $1 million and eliminate race- and sex-based employment goals, quotas, and preferences across all locations in the U.S. This comes after a civil rights lawsuit filed by the state against the coffee chain. The Florida Attorney […]
Starbucks cuts 200 corporate jobs as part of Brian Niccol’s restructuring strategy
Starbucks Announces Corporate Layoffs Starbucks is taking steps to streamline its operations by laying off more than 200 corporate employees as part of its ongoing restructuring strategy, which began two years ago under the leadership of CEO Brian Niccol. On Thursday, the coffee company filed a notice under the WARN Act, explaining its plans to […]
Anthropic and OpenAI earning more than McDonald’s and Starbucks
AI’s Rapid Growth Outpaces Traditional Giants So, you’re interested in AI? Well, it’s certainly making waves lately. As the artificial intelligence industry flourishes, companies like Anthropic and OpenAI are raking in more revenue than some of the most recognizable names in fast food and coffee. For instance, Anthropic, known for its Claude AI, is projected […]
Video: St. Louis Starbucks Workers Dismissed for Intervening with Attempted Robbers
Starbucks Employee Fired After Defending Against Robbery Video evidence has emerged from a 2023 event where a Starbucks worker in St. Louis, Missouri, was terminated for resisting a robbery attempt. Michael Harris recounted to a local news outlet that he was in the drive-thru when two individuals entered. One suspect shoved a female employee to […]