Starbucks is reversing its open-door policy, which lets non-paying guests sit around or use its loo. This means you'll have to make a purchase — or accompany someone who does — to use Starbucks facilities.
The coffee giant is reversing a policy that had allowed open access to its cafes, in a push to improve store environments.
When deciding whether to buy, sell, or hold a stock, investors often rely on analyst recommendations. Media reports about rating changes by these brokerage-firm-employed (or sell-side) analysts often influence a stock's price, but are they really important?
Regarding coffee chains, most of the focus centers on Starbucks (SBUX -0.38%). This makes sense, as the industry leader has grown from a regional name to an international sensation in its 33 years as a publicly-traded company.
With a nearly 12,000% gain since its IPO, Starbucks (SBUX -0.38%) has undoubtedly created a few millionaires out of investors that bought its stock in the early days and held on to it over the years. Given Starbucks' huge returns, investors may be wondering if there could be another big coffee stock winner brewing.
Starbucks is hosting a three-hour meeting for store employees later this month. The meeting will focus on ways that employees can make Starbucks "a welcoming coffeehouse" again.
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It's hard to think of a business with more iconic brands than PepsiCo. Not only does it own its namesake Pepsi brand, which was launched under the Pepsi-Cola name in 1898, but it also owns big-name brands such as Mountain Dew, Lay's potato chips, Gatorade, Doritos, Tostitos, Quaker Oats, and more.
Starbucks underwent many changes this year, and more are likely coming in 2025. New CEO Brian Niccol will face choices about Starbucks' unionized stores and its China business.
David Palmer, Evercore ISI, joins 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss his outlook for restaurants in 2025.
CEO Brian Niccol will likely be given at least a year for his turnaround plan to produce results. Investors should be patient.
Starbucks (SBUX) concluded the recent trading session at $90.58, signifying a -1.81% move from its prior day's close.