Starbucks Goes Back to Basics

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On today’s show we are talking about a service business that used to be on top of its segment in the market. 

The company we’re talking about is Starbucks.

So it’s no surprise to me that today Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol announced a major drop in both earnings and ...

It’s 2023 and Howard Schultz’s hand-picked successor as CEO is facing trouble. While employees are voting to unionize, competitors are targeting Starbucks’ perceived weaknesses. Dunkin’ and others are beating Starbucks on price, while McDonald’s hopes to beat Starbucks on speed o ...  Show more

Send us Fan MailWelcome to Business Breakdowns where we break down real-world businesses that are in the news.Today, we're talking about Starbucks - a company that's been in the news seemingly every week. Listen in as Namaan Mian and Jenny Rae Le Roux cover the Starbucks business ...  Show more

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