Starbucks debuts latest crazy creation: The Christmas Tree Frappuccino
As soon as stores roll out those red cups, you know Starbucks is in the mood for Christmas and social media strangely lights up with seasonal spirit, too.From a zombie themed drink creation and a beverage inspired by unicorns, the coffee giant is finding new ways to capture customers' attention.This month, it's the Christmas Tree Frappuccino.
Racine Starbucks manager accused of stealing more than $37K from the coffeehouse chain
RACINE COUNTY -- A Starbucks manager is accused of stealing more than $37,000 from the coffeehouse chain.It happened at the Starbucks store located on South Green Bay Road and Durand Avenue in Racine.According to a criminal complaint, a manager reported five missing deposits from the month of April.
'Zombie Frap' may come to Starbucks in time for Halloween
CHICAGO - Not crazy about the Pumpkin Spice Latte at Starbucks?
Suspect plans to sue 'hero' who stopped him from robbing Starbucks
FRESNO, Calif. -- A 30-year-old man who allegedly used a gun during an attempted robbery at a California Starbucks now plans to sue the good Samaritan who stepped in to stop the crime, according to KSEE.Back in July, Ryan Flores attempted to rob a Starbucks when Cregg Jerri, 58, attacked the suspect.
Woman sues Starbucks claiming hot tea killed her dog, badly burned her
DENVER – A Denver woman is suing Starbucks over hot tea that she claims caused second-degree burns and killed her dog, according to KDVR.Deanna Salas-Solano, 58, claims the lid of the tea was not secured onto her cup when she bought a 20-ounce hot tea at the drive-thru Starbucks at 5835 Leetsdale Drive in Denver on Sept. 26, 2015.The lawsuit, filed in Denver District Federal Court on Friday, states hot tea spilled out of the cup through an unsecured lid and onto Salas-Solano's body.The tea was so hot that Solas-Solando said it melted through her clothes and caused severe pain to her stomach, legs, and lap.The lawsuit claims the tea did not have a hot cup sleeve and was not double-cupped.
Most popular seasonal drink of all time: Pumpkin Spice Latte returns to Starbucks September 5th
MILWAUKEE -- You can get your Pumpkin Spice Latte from Starbucks beginning Tuesday, September 5th while supplies last!The popular drink officially returned to Starbucks stores nationwide September 5th.A fan favorite since Starbucks first introduced PSL in 2003, the handcrafted beverage is made with real pumpkin, espresso, perfectly steamed milk and fall spices including cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and clove.More than 350 million Starbucks PSL’s have been sold over the past 14 years, according to Starbucks officials.
Starbucks debuts Horchata Frappuccino made with almond milk
SEATTLE – Forget about the Unicorn Frappuccino, there's a new drink on the Starbucks menu – the Horchata Almondmilk Frappuccino.Horchata is a classic milk drink spiced with cinnamon and vanilla.
Starbucks to shutter all Teavana stores, impacting 3,300 workers
NEW YORK – The Starbucks-owned Teavana brand is closing down all its storefronts, in what is the latest blow to struggling American malls.Starbucks announced on Thursday that all 379 Teavana stores -- which are primarily based in malls across the country -- have been "underperforming." The move will impact 3,300 workers."The company concluded that despite efforts to reverse the trend through creative merchandising and new store designs, the underperformance was likely to continue," Starbucks said in a press release.Most locations will shut down by Spring 2018, Starbucks said, and people employed at Teavana locations will be invited to apply for jobs at Starbucks locations in order to preserve their jobs.The coffee giant first announced plans to purchase the struggling tea retailer Teavana in 2012 for $620 million.Teavana's announcement is the latest in a wave of store closings inside American malls.
Caught on camera: Customer attacks Transformers mask-clad armed robber, threatening barista at coffee shop
FRESNO -- Caught on camera: Surveillance cameras captured a Starbucks customer putting a stop in an armed robbery at a coffee shop in Fresno, California.According to KTXL, it happened around 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 9th, when a suspect wearing a Transformers mask walked into the Starbucks store and demanded money from a barista.The video shows the suspect pull out a knife -- threatening the barista, but she did not budge.That's when the customer, Cregg Jerri, came up from behind and smacked the suspect with a metal chair!
Florida woman awarded $100K after being burned by Starbucks coffee
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Venti Pike Place coffee cost her about $2.50.
"Never been so stressed out:" Starbucks barista has meltdown over Unicorn Frappuccino
COLORADO -- A Starbucks barista has taken to social media hoping to make orders for the coffee chain's much buzzed about Unicorn Frappuccino disappear.Starbucks' entry into the unicorn food craze was released Wednesday, April 19th and its popularity was too much for Colorado barista Braden Burson.
Who's in? Starbucks to offer FREE DRINKS for 10 days at certain stores
SAN FRANCISCO — Starbucks aims to drum up holiday sales with promises of free espresso drinks this season — as long as you're in the right store.Starting Friday, select Starbucks stores will host 1,000 Pop Up Cheer Parties over 10 days, where customers can enjoy free tall handcrafted espresso beverages, from mochas to chestnut praline lattes.The event will be held at 100 Starbucks stores in the U.S. per day, from 1-2 p.m. local time, over 10 days.
Starbucks red holiday cups return – check out the 13 new designs
Starbucks is giving a sneak preview of the 13 new designs set to adorn their red holiday cups, starting Thursday.The designs include Christmas lights, candy canes, snowflakes and a reindeer, to name a few.
Starbucks fall drinks will be made available Tuesday, September 6th -- including something brand new!
It'll be a hot one in southeastern Wisconsin on Tuesday, September 6th -- but at the same time, it'll feel like fall.
Dramatic video shows moment tornado levels Indiana Starbucks
KOKOMO, Indiana – Tornadoes tore through parts of Indiana on Wednesday, injuring more than a dozen people and causing widespread damage – including to a Starbucks that was leveled while a man recorded with his cellphone, according to WXIN.Brandon Mobley, who was watching the storm slam into the Kokomo shopping center from a nearby Chili's restaurant, recorded the stunning video.No employees were hurt in the collapse, according to Starbucks.
Starbucks opening its second location in West Bend; in West Bend Plaza
WEST BEND -- Starbucks is opening a new location in West Bend.It will be located inside the Sendik's West Bend Plaza, and it will include a drive-thru window.The building will be erected some time later in 2016, and the Starbucks is expected to open in the summer of 2017.It will be the second Starbucks in West Bend.
Starbucks recalls stainless-steel straws on reports of cuts
SEATTLE — Starbucks is recalling stainless-steel straws it sold in its stores and online after three reports of children suffering "mouth lacerations" while using them.The Seattle-based company says about 2.5 million of the straw sets were sold in the U.S., and 301,000 were sold in Canada.
Nike releases Starbucks coffee-inspired sneakers
It's a trenta-sized collaboration that no doubt is causing buzz.Though not an official collaboration between some of the biggest food and fashion companies in the world, it seems Nike has created a Starbucks-inspired line of sneakers.Dubbed the "Nike SB Dunk Low Premiere Starbucks Edition," the sneakers are brown-colored with streaky swirls of khaki, which of course looks like the steam from a fresh cup of joe.The Nike swoosh is the same green and white colors as the Starbucks logo, and the green is also featured on the outline, along the heel, tongue and base of the shoes.The sneakers are available now for a limited time at select Nike retailers.And like many in the SB Premium line, these have a grande price, of about $100 a pop, or about the cost of 20 venti-sized lattes.
