Starbucks changes 2025: What to know about free refills, condiment bars and more
Changes arrive at Starbucks US. cafés on Monday, including a new code of conduct, free refills and the return of condiment bars. Why it matters: The coffee giant has been trying to reverse a decline in foot traffic and go back to its roots under a plan Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol outlined in September.
Will Handwritten Names on Cups and Free Refills Actually Make Starbucks Better?
According to CNN, Starbucks baristas will soon return to hand-writing customers’ names in Sharpie on their cups, a practice that in 2016 was replaced by stickers with the customer’s order and name printed on them.
Starbucks is offering free refills — but there's a catch
These customers will be able to enjoy free refills on hot brewed or iced coffee, or hot or iced tea during their visit. Starbucks says folks must have their first beverage served in a ceramic mug, glass or personal cup — no disposable vessels — to receive free refills.
Names on cups, free refills and a condiment bar. What to know about Starbucks' new initiatives
Starbucks rolls out new initiatives in order to bring forth a sense of community, and one of these initiatives is returning to writing names on cups.
Starbucks now offering free refills, brings back names on cups. Here are all the details
Starbucks has taken a page from its past − offering free refills and bringing names on cups and a condiment bar. Beginning on Monday, the coffee chain has brought back some familiar aspects that were trademarks of Starbucks from its roots in Seattle.
Goodbye to Starbucks' polite rule: A new code of conduct for customers begins on January 27
A new policy from the coffee chain will not allow customers in the US to use the bathroom without having made a prior ...
Starbucks purchase policy and free refills take effect today. What to know
Starbucks' policy requiring purchases in order to use restrooms or hang out at the coffee shops began today. The chain's free ...
Starbucks CEO calls reversal of open-door policy 'practical," will close stores if needed
Earlier this month, the 54-year-old company shared plans to implement a Coffeehouse Code of Conduct where only paying ...
Your favorite Starbucks drink may soon be gone — coffee chain to cut menu offerings, CEO says
“In the coming months, you’ll see us begin to optimize our menu offerings, resulting in roughly 30% reduction in both ...
Unlike Starbucks, these Fort Worth coffee shops don’t require a purchase to stay in the store
Starbucks recently updated its code of conduct, saying its stores are only for use by “customers and partners.” ...
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Starbucks implements purchase requirement, kicks off free refills
The coffee chain giant now requires purchases to hang out or use the restroom. Customers can get free refills on drinks.
Starbucks is downsizing its menu because its ‘overly complex’
Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol outlined the plan on Starbucks’ earnings call this week, saying the company will make a “roughly ...
Starbucks sales set to drop again as investors wait for turnaround
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Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol revealed during the company’s first quarter fiscal year 2025 earnings call that the coffeehouse ...