Thanks to YOU and our passion for coffee, today Zagat Survey® ranked Starbucks #1 Best Coffee in the Fast Food and Quick Refreshment categories and as the #1 Most Popular Quick Refreshment Chain. Zagat Survey ® rates and reviews companies based on thousands of opinions and is recognized as a leading source for consumer information. Your opinion matters and we thank you for this recognition and the ideas you share with us at My Starbucks Idea. Please chime in and share your thoughts and ideas with us about this exciting news... Cheers! Michelle Gass executive vice president, Marketing and Category ® Registered trademark of Zagat Survey, LLC, used with permission. Within the Quick Refreshment … more »

The Mini Starbucks Card is a convenient way to always have your Starbucks Experience at your finger tips – just clip it to whatever you like (keys, gym bag, etc.) and continue to enjoy your on-the-go lifestyle. I clipped mine to my racing bike, so I am never without a doppio espresso when I need it - I just cycle to a Starbucks store and swipe my Mini Starbucks Card – no wallet required! My friend Sally has hers clipped to her dog’s leash, making it a convenient stop for both of them on their daily walk. The Mini Starbucks Card works just like a Starbucks Card; register it to enjoy rewards, benefits and to protect your balance too! Yesterday we had a contest to see who could … more »

Hello, my name is Anna Cunningham and I work on the Community Investments team at Starbucks. This past January, Starbucks and the HandsOn Network invited people to pledge five hours of their time to serve their local communities. The response was tremendous! Together, we pledged more than 1.25 million hours of community service! Now I want to invite you to join the Summer Volunteer Initiative which is all about turning those pledged hours into action! If you need ideas about how to fulfill your pledge, please visit the HandsOn Network’s website or the V2V Network to find out how you can serve your local community. For those of you who have already fulfilled your pledge – thank you … more »

Hi, this is Kerry Busheikin, vice president of Operations for Licensed Stores East. There have been a lot of great questions lately about licensed stores. I wanted to take this opportunity to share some information about why we license and the benefits it provides our customers and I’ll address some of the questions asked. A Starbucks licensed store is owned and operated by an approved licensee. Each licensee is closely evaluated to ensure they meet our stringent requirements in order to operate the Starbucks brand. These retail locations are staffed by the licensee’s employees and they follow Starbucks training guidelines including beverage quality, store cleanliness, and creating … more »

Hi everyone, My name is Marshall and I work on the books and music content team. Two weeks ago a new book hit the shelves of your local participating Starbucks: Crazy for the Storm , by Norman Ollestad. When we select a book to carry in our stores, we seek well-written, thought-provoking pieces that spur conversation. Crazy for the Storm is the right book for right now: a life-affirming tale on thriving in the face of adversity. Ultimately, it is a story about a father and a son and that makes it a perfect gift for Father’s Day. Norman Ollestad, now 41, was thrust into the world of surfing and competitive downhill skiing at a very young age by the father he idolized. As an eleven-year- … more »

Hi, it’s Erin here on the food team. This week, we announced that we are updating some of our food recipes to include fewer ingredients. We’ve eliminated some unnecessary “stuff” including artificial flavors, artificial dyes and artificial trans fats. We are also no longer using high-fructose corn syrup. Providing options with more natural ingredients is a top priority for the Food team and we know it is on your minds as well. We are also continuing to work on increasing the number of nutritious food offerings and reducing calories and sodium levels. One of my favorite items coming out at participating stores on June 30 is the new Blueberry Streusel Muffin which is now … more »

We are listening to you and the Treat Receipt is back! The Treat Receipt is our version of Happy Hour and beginning June 30 through September 29, customers who make any purchase before 2 p.m. at participating stores can return the same day after 2 p.m., present their receipt and purchase any Grande (16 fl. oz) cold drink for only $2 (plus tax if applicable). So, when you make your next purchase before 2 p.m., remember to save your receipt, so you can return to Starbucks and enjoy great savings and a refreshing cold beverage. This treat will be offered all summer long! So you will have the opportunity to try all sorts of tasty drinks, from the new Strawberry Banana Vivanno™ Smoothie to the … more »