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Miami Herald
7 days ago
- Business
- Miami Herald
Starbucks brings back popular menu items after major cuts
Summer is only a few weeks away, and it seems like no one is more excited than fast-food chains, since they have already begun dropping their summer menus. Seasonal menus are a popular tradition in the restaurant sector because businesses can test new products and experiment with seasonal ingredients. These menus let chain restaurants keep up with trends without investing too heavily in something that might not work in the long run. Don't miss the move: Subscribe to TheStreet's free daily newsletter Starbucks has been suffering some of the most troublesome quarters in its history, with continuous sales declines and a slowdown in traffic that have affected its finances. Related: Starbucks makes major change in rewards program loyal fans will hate To put the business back on track, CEO Brian Niccol emphasized the need to return the company to its roots by focusing on its core products, personalizing the coffee shop experience, and keeping prices from increasing. This led him to formulate a multi-year turnaround plan that has changed the company from the inside out in all aspects, especially its menu. Image source:One of the main short-term issues Starbucks (SBUX) needed to address was its menu. It had become too complex, was damaging efficiency, did not prioritize coffee quality, and elevated prices due to the large number of available customizations. To quickly resolve this problem, Starbucks began simplifying its menu, reducing customization options, and eliminating extra charges for milk alternatives. Related: Starbucks faces huge new rival However, this meant that some customers would unfortunately no longer be able to order their favorite menu items, at least for now. In February, many customers' nightmares came true: Starbucks discontinued nine beloved Frappuccinos from both the coffee-based and crème categories, nearly halving the available options. Although many might have thought the shrinking of its menu meant no more seasonal menu launches, they were wrong, because Starbucks released the first part of its summer menu on May 20. The menu included the Summer-Berry Refreshers, which can be ordered with water, coconut milk, or lemonade. It also introduced the new Iced Horchata and the Strawberries & Cream Cake Pop. However, Starbucks was far from done with its seasonal releases, as its late summer menu for 2025 was leaked by @markie_devo on Instagram this week. In celebration of the 4th of July, Starbucks is releasing a new Firework Frappuccino. It has a Summer-Berry Refresher base blended with ice and coconut milk and featuring raspberry pearls, strawberry puree, and a topping of vanilla sweet cream cold foam. This item is speculated to become available at all locations nationwide starting July 1 to 7. More Food News: Popular chicken chain brings back beloved menu item after 7 yearsDunkin' launches surprising summer beverages to outdo StarbucksMcDonald's to close all its CosMc's experimental spin-off locations Starbucks is also introducing an entirely new lineup of Frappuccinos called Strato Frappuccinos. These consist of a coffee or crème Frappuccino base topped with flavored cream cold foam. The Strato Frappuccinos, which are expected to drop on July 8, will feature three flavors: Salted Caramel Mocha, Strawberry Matcha, and Brown Sugar. During its menu cuts, Starbucks discontinued the Double Chocolate Brownie at the beginning of May. However, that didn't last long because, due to popular demand, Starbucks is reintroducing it, likely on June 23. Related: Veteran fund manager unveils eye-popping S&P 500 forecast The Arena Media Brands, LLC THESTREET is a registered trademark of TheStreet, Inc.
Indianapolis Star
20-05-2025
- Business
- Indianapolis Star
It's officially summer at Starbucks. Here's what items are on the Starbucks summer 2025 menu
You can now officially place an order for items on the summer 2025 menu at your local Starbucks. A popular drink is returning from last year, while a new espresso drink and cake pop are now available to order. Here's what we know. The Starbucks summer 2025 menu features the two new arrivals and the return of two Summer Berry Refreshers that were introduced in 2024. The drinks are available for a limited time, while supplies last this summer. The Iced Horchata Oatmilk Shaken Espresso features Starbucks Blonde Espresso paired with oatmilk and an horchata flavored syrup, a fusion of cinnamon, sweet vanilla and subtle nutty notes reminiscent of the rice milk that makes up a traditional horchata, according to Starbucks. More Starbucks news: Starbucks workers are protesting over new dress code amid contract negotiations Returning this year after their introduction on the 2024 summer menu, the Summer-Berry Refreshers are back. The drinks feature a "sweet and summery blend" of raspberry, blueberry and blackberry flavors shaken with ice and water, poured over raspberry flavored pearls. The refreshers can be ordered with lemonade in the Summer-Berry Lemonade Refresher or with coconut milk in the Summer Skies Drink. The new Strawberries & Cream Cake Pop features strawberry cream cake mixed with buttercream, dipped in a chocolatey icing and finished with a summer strawberry design. Starbucks summer menu is available as of Tuesday, May 20, 2025. New Starbucks dress code: Starbucks' employees can only wear certain colors with their green apron Yes; Starbucks will release new merchandise for Summer 2025. Starbucks is partnering with Farm Rio to bring customers an "exciting collection of drinkware reminiscent of the vibrant colors and prints of the popular Brazilian fashion label." The collaboration is available for a limited time while supplies last and includes cold cups, key chains, and more.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
How can you tell it's summer? It's not the Florida heat; Starbucks releases summer menu
Memorial Day is still a few days away but another unofficial start of summer is here: Starbucks has released its summer menu Tuesday, May 20. The release comes at a time when the chain is battling employee walkouts at about 100 stores over its new dress code for its baristas. The new dress code — which took effect May 12 — limits baristas to a black top, while their bottoms are required to be black, khaki or blue denim. Starbucks said it would provide employees with two free black T-shirts. Other recent changes at Starbucks included the removal of 13 'less popular' drinks from its menu in March bringing back free refills and a condiment bar for its dine-in customers. Here's what to know about the Starbucks summer menu. Starbucks will begin selling, for a limited time, its summer beverages today, May 20. Starbucks is introducing an iced Horchata Oatmilk Shaken Espresso. The iced Horchata Oatmilk Shaken Espresso is a "light, smooth and subtly sweet profile that pairs perfectly with oat milk and the horchata flavored syrup — which is a fusion of warm cinnamon, sweet vanilla and subtle nutty notes reminiscent of the rice milk that makes up a traditional horchata." The new Iced Horchata Oatmilk Shaken Espresso is available throughout the summer while supplies last, Starbucks said. The new drink will join a "returning fan favorite," Summer-Berry Starbucks Refreshers. The drinks were first introduced in 2024 and feature a "sweet and summery blend of raspberry, blueberry and blackberry flavors shaken with ice and water, poured over raspberry flavored pearls." The Summer-Berry Refreshers can be ordered with lemonade in the Summer-Berry Lemonade Refresheror with creamy coconut milk in the Summer Skies Drink. The Summer-Berry Refreshers also are available for a limited time, while supplies last this summer. New to the Starbucks summer menu in 2025 is the Strawberries & Cream Cake Pop. It features strawberry cream cake mixed with buttercream, dipped in a chocolate icing and finished with a summer strawberry design. The cake pop will be available for a limited time, while supplies last. Looking for something summery to sip your favorite beverage? FARM Rio and Starbucks launched their summer collection of drinkware "reminiscent of the vibrant colors and prints of the popular Brazilian fashion label." The limited-edition collaboration is available for a limited time while supplies last and includes cold cups, water bottles, tumblers and key chains. There were 17,137 Starbucks locations in the U.S. as of May 14, 2025, according to ScrapeHero, a data company. There were 932 Starbucks in Florida as of May 14, the third most of any state, according to ScrapeHero. The top five states are: California: 3,184 Texas: 1,471 Florida: 932 New York: 763 Washington: 728 ➤ Starbucks store locator This varies by location, with opening hours ranging from 4:30 a.m. to 8 a.m. Use the Starbucks store locator to find the one you're interested and click on the i in the upper right corner to find its operating hours. This article originally appeared on Florida Times-Union: Starbucks summer menu: Ice horatcha, cake pop at Florida locations
Time of India
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Starbucks' new summer menu for 2025 is here! Avail the limited-time items while they last
Starting from Tuesday, May 20, multinational chain Starbucks is introducing all-new beverages on a limited-time menu. Apart from the new beverages, the summer menu features some of the returning favourites that people in the United States can look forward to. What's new in Starbucks' summer menu? 1. Iced Horchata Oatmilk Shaken Espresso This new beverage features Starbucks Blonde Espresso perfectly blended with oat milk and the horchata flavoured syrup. In an official release, the brand stated that horchata is a beloved beverage across Latin America. Its flavoured syrup is basically a "fusion of warm cinnamon, sweet vanilla and subtle nutty notes reminiscent of the rice milk that makes up a traditional horchata," it added. The recipes for horchata vary from one region to another. However, it is usually made with non-dairy milk, which is sweetened and includes flavors of spices, extracts as well as other ingredients. 5 5 Next Stay Playback speed 1x Normal Back 0.25x 0.5x 1x Normal 1.5x 2x 5 5 / Skip Ads by by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Moose Approaches Girl At Bus Stop In Moskva - Watch What Happens Happy in Shape Undo Beverage developer Ricky Gonzalez has termed it as "both comforting and refreshing.' 2. Summer-Berry Starbucks Refreshers Introduced for the first time last year, Summer-Berry Refreshers are marking a return to the summer menu of the company. It has been dubbed as a "sweet and summery blend" of flavours of blackberry, raspberry and blueberry. Shaken off well with ice and water, these are poured over raspberry flavoured pearls. Live Events 3. Strawberries and Cream Cake Pop Apart from the two beverages, Starbucks is introducing new Strawberries & Cream Cake Pop to its summer menu this year. It is basically a strawberry cream cake that is mixed well with buttercream. Later on, it gets dipped into chocolate icing, while the finishing work is done with a summer strawberry design. It must be noted that the items remain available for a limited time period only. What more at Starbucks? The multinational chain has even collaborated with FARM Rio to come out with a vibrant summer collection this season. Together, they have worked to bring an all-new collection of drinkware. This is said to be reminiscent of the vibrant colours used by the famous fashion label based in Brazil. The limited-time deal features cold cups, key chains and other things. On April 29, the company said that its comparable sales declined by 1 per cent in the quarter. Starbucks is promoting the new campaign to try and reverse the decline in sales, Axios reported. As per the report, this was its fifth consecutive quarterly decline. FAQs 1. What's new in the summer menu of Starbucks? The brand has introduced new Iced Horchata Oatmilk Shaken Espresso, while it has returned Summer-Berry Refreshers. Also, customers can look forward to the Strawberries & Cream Cake Pop. 2. When will Starbucks start offering the new items on the menu? Customers can purchase the new items from May 20 onwards.
Axios
19-05-2025
- Business
- Axios
Starbucks summer drinks come out Tuesday despite menu cuts
Starbucks launches its summer menu with new and returning limited-time drinks Tuesday despite the coffee giant's plans to keep trimming the menu. Why it matters: The Seattle-based company is promoting a "back to Starbucks" campaign to return to its roots to try to reverse a decline in foot traffic and sales. Starbucks' comparable sales declined 1% in the quarter, the company said April 29, its fifth consecutive quarterly decline. Seasonal menu launches have helped drive sales and traffic in the past. Catch up quick: Under Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol — who joined from Chipotle in September — the company has been making a series of changes to reestablishing its cafes as community coffeehouses. Starbucks introduced a new code of conduct, free refills and brought back condiment bars in late January after ditching the nondairy milk fee in November. In early March, the company removed 13 longtime drinks to simplify its menu as part of the strategy to cut the menu by roughly 30% by September. Last week, Starbucks' new dress code went into effect for baristas, which prompted hundreds of workers from unionized locations to strike in protest. When does the Starbucks summer menu come out? The big picture: May 20 is the first day of the seasonal menu. Last year, the summer menu launched on May 7. Summer-Berry Starbucks Refreshers return Zoom in: Summer-Berry Refreshers return Tuesday for a limited time and Starbucks says the line of drinks quickly became a "customer-favorite" when they were introduced to the 2024 summer menu. The drinks feature "a sweet and summery blend of raspberry, blueberry and blackberry flavors shaken with ice and water, poured over raspberry flavored pearls." The drinks can be ordered with lemonade as the Summer-Berry Lemonade Refresher or with coconut milk in the Summer Skies Drink. Starbucks' Iced Horchata Oatmilk Shaken Espresso The intrigue: Starbucks said its new Iced Horchata Oatmilk Shaken Espresso is inspired by the Mexican-style horchata, a popular beverage throughout Latin America. It includes blonde espresso, oatmilk and horchata flavored syrup and described as "a fusion of warm cinnamon, sweet vanilla and subtle nutty notes reminiscent of the rice milk that makes up a traditional horchata." Horchata recipes vary from region, Starbucks said, noting the drink is often made with non-dairy milk. Another addition to the summer menu is the new Strawberries & Cream Cake Pop. Follow the money: Starbucks said the Iced Shaken Espresso has been the fastest drink to reach $1 billion in sales in company history. It launched in 2021. Starbucks menu changes 2025: More items to be cut What's next: Additional beverages and food items are expected to leave the menu "throughout the coming months," with the roughly 30% menu reduction happening by September 2025, Starbucks has said.
