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USA Today
03-03-2025
- Business
- USA Today
Is your go-to Starbucks drink being removed this week? See full list of discontinued items
Is your go-to Starbucks drink being removed this week? See full list of discontinued items Show Caption Hide Caption Starbucks will now require customers to buy something to use bathrooms It reverses a rule change the coffee chain made in 2018, after a store manager called the police on two Black men in a Philadelphia location. Straight Arrow News There's a chance your go-to Starbucks drink may be pulled from the menu this week, especially if you're a big Frappuccino fan. The Seattle-based coffeehouse chain recently announced that some of its "less popular" beverages, including nine Frappuccino blended beverages, will be retired from its menus starting Tuesday, March 4. New CEO Brian Niccol has rolled out changes he says will not only boost sales and prioritize customers, but will also help Starbucks get "back to Starbucks." The changes include the reversal of its open-door policy, corporate layoffs and new coffeehouse amenities, in addition the menu overhaul. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. Starbucks also said it would begin to "optimize" menu offerings, resulting in a 30% reduction in both beverage and food items by the end of the fiscal year. "We're simplifying our menu to focus on fewer, more popular items, executed with excellence. This will make way for innovation, help reduce wait times, improve quality and consistency, and align with our core identity as a coffee company," Starbucks said in a statement. A full list of beverages being cut from Starbucks menus can be found below. See list: Frappuccinos, other 'less popular' beverages cut The drinks were cut for one of three reasons: either they weren't commonly purchased, complex to make, or were similar to other beverages on the menu. The Royal Breakfast Latte, White Hot Chocolate and nine Frappuccino blended beverages make up the retired beverage selections. Here's the full list, courtesy of Starbucks spokesperson Erin Stan: Espresso Frappuccino Caffe Vanilla Frappuccino Java Chip Frappuccino White Chocolate Mocha Frappuccino Chai Creme Frappuccino Caramel Ribbon Crunch Creme Frappuccino Double Chocolaty Chip Creme Frappuccino Chocolate Cookie Crumble Creme Frappuccino White Chocolate Creme Frappuccino White Hot Chocolate Royal English Breakfast Latte Iced Matcha Lemonade Honey Almondmilk Flat White New and returning items coming soon Though some drinks face an imminent retirement, Starbucks has plans to bring back "beloved" Lavender beverages and will also introduce a new Iced Cherry Chai and Jalapeño Chicken Pocket in the spring. Starbucks corporate layoffs: Over 1,000 employees impacted Starbucks also revealed plans on Feb. 24 to lay off 1,100 corporate employees. The announcement, summarized in a press release, comes one month after senior leaders began "evaluating the role, structure and size of" its global corporate divisions. Those whose positions were eliminated were set to be notified the following day. The retailer also made the decision to not fill "several hundred" open positions. The move does not apply to baristas and others who work in Starbucks stores themselves. "I recognize the news is difficult. It is not a decision the leadership team took lightly," Niccol said in a statement. "We understand the real effect this has on partners' lives and their families. We believe it's a necessary change to position Starbucks for future success." Laid off employees will be offered comprehensive severance packages that may include pay, healthcare and career transition services, Niccol added. Contributing: Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY
Yahoo
03-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Is your go-to Starbucks drink being removed this week? See full list of discontinued items
There's a chance your go-to Starbucks drink may be pulled from the menu this week, especially if you're a big Frappuccino fan. The Seattle-based coffeehouse chain recently announced that some of its "less popular" beverages, including nine Frappuccino blended beverages, will be retired from its menus starting Tuesday, March 4. New CEO Brian Niccol has rolled out changes he says will not only boost sales and prioritize customers, but will also help Starbucks get "back to Starbucks." The changes include the reversal of its open-door policy, corporate layoffs and new coffeehouse amenities, in addition the menu overhaul. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. Starbucks also said it would begin to "optimize" menu offerings, resulting in a 30% reduction in both beverage and food items by the end of the fiscal year. "We're simplifying our menu to focus on fewer, more popular items, executed with excellence. This will make way for innovation, help reduce wait times, improve quality and consistency, and align with our core identity as a coffee company," Starbucks said in a statement. A full list of beverages being cut from Starbucks menus can be found below. The drinks were cut for one of three reasons: either they weren't commonly purchased, complex to make, or were similar to other beverages on the menu. The Royal Breakfast Latte, White Hot Chocolate and nine Frappuccino blended beverages make up the retired beverage selections. Here's the full list, courtesy of Starbucks spokesperson Erin Stan: Espresso Frappuccino Caffe Vanilla Frappuccino Java Chip Frappuccino White Chocolate Mocha Frappuccino Chai Creme Frappuccino Caramel Ribbon Crunch Creme Frappuccino Double Chocolaty Chip Creme Frappuccino Chocolate Cookie Crumble Creme Frappuccino White Chocolate Creme Frappuccino White Hot Chocolate Royal English Breakfast Latte Iced Matcha Lemonade Honey Almondmilk Flat White Though some drinks face an imminent retirement, Starbucks has plans to bring back "beloved" Lavender beverages and will also introduce a new Iced Cherry Chai and Jalapeño Chicken Pocket in the spring. Starbucks also revealed plans on Feb. 24 to lay off 1,100 corporate employees. The announcement, summarized in a press release, comes one month after senior leaders began "evaluating the role, structure and size of" its global corporate divisions. Those whose positions were eliminated were set to be notified the following day. The retailer also made the decision to not fill "several hundred" open positions. The move does not apply to baristas and others who work in Starbucks stores themselves. "I recognize the news is difficult. It is not a decision the leadership team took lightly," Niccol said in a statement. "We understand the real effect this has on partners' lives and their families. We believe it's a necessary change to position Starbucks for future success." Laid off employees will be offered comprehensive severance packages that may include pay, healthcare and career transition services, Niccol added. Contributing: Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Starbucks getting rid of some drinks this week: See discontinued items Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
25-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Starbucks' ditching several drinks from its menu; is your favorite drink on the cut list?
Starbucks is planning a spring menu refresh, which will led the coffee-making giant to eliminate more than a dozen popular drinks, including several Frappuccinos and lattes. Starbucks' menu turnover will occur in March. Is your favorite drink among those being discontinued by Starbucks? Nine Frappuccino offerings are among the drinks Starbucks is eliminating. Here's the full list of discontinued Starbucks drinks, as provided by Starbucks spokesperson Erin Stan: Espresso Frappuccino Caffe Vanilla Frappuccino Java Chip Frappuccino White Chocolate Mocha Frappuccino Chai Creme Frappuccino Caramel Ribbon Crunch Creme Frappuccino Double Chocolaty Chip Creme Frappuccino Chocolate Cookie Crumble Creme Frappuccino White Chocolate Creme Frappuccino White Hot Chocolate Royal English Breakfast Latte Iced Matcha Lemonade Honey Almondmilk Flat White All is not lost for Starbucks fans, who should be accustomed to the seasonal turnover of Starbucks' menu. So as you bid adieu to the Frappuccinos and lattes that are being discontinued, you can look forward to several springtime replacements. Starbucks has plans to bring back lavender beverages and will also introduce a new Iced Cherry Chai and Jalapeño Chicken Pocket in the spring. Damon C. Williams is a Philadelphia-based journalist reporting on trending topics across the Mid-Atlantic Region. This article originally appeared on Delaware News Journal: Starbucks will soon eliminate some Frappuccinos and lattes from menu
