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Yahoo
06-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
These 13 Starbucks drinks will no longer be sold in Oregon: See the list
Oregonians will have to say goodbye to some "less popular beverages" on Starbucks' menu, as the company retires them this week. In an effort to boost sales and prioritize customers, new CEO Brian Niccol has made changes he says will help the Seattle-based coffee chain get "back to Starbucks." Under Niccol's leadership, Starbucks has reversed its open-door policy, unveiled new and returning coffeehouse amenities, in addition the menu overhaul and corporate layoffs. Starbucks has 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. As of this week, a selection of "less popular" beverages, including several Frappuccino blended beverages, will be removed from the menu. A full list of Starbucks beverages being cut can be found below. "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. Oregon has around 400 Starbucks locations. To find a store near you, visit the Starbucks store locator at 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 several Frappuccino blended beverages are among the beverages set to be cut. Here's the full list, according to 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 While 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. In addition to menu and policy changes, Starbucks revealed last week it would lay off 1,100 corporate employees. The announcement, summarized in a press release, came a month after senior leaders began "evaluating the role, structure and size of" its global corporate divisions. The retailer has 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, health care and career transition services, Niccol added. Contributing: Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: 13 Starbucks drinks will no longer be sold in Oregon, nationwide
Yahoo
04-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
It's official: Starbucks has removed 13 drinks from its menu. See the list
Final call for your favorite Frappuccino, if it's even still available at your local Starbucks. The coffee chain announced last week that 13 of its items were set to be retired from its menus beginning Tuesday, March 4. "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 explaining the cuts. Starbucks also announced that its spring menu will be available at all locations in the U.S. beginning the same day. Here's which drinks are no longer available and which drinks are here for a limited time. The Royal Breakfast Latte, White Hot Chocolate and nine Frappuccino blended beverages make up the retired beverage selections: 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 "These items aren't commonly purchased, can be complex to make, or are like other beverages on our menu," the company said on its website. "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." Four drinks are featured on the coffee chain's springtime menu: Iced Cherry Chai: features black tea infused with cinnamon, clove and other warming spices combined with milk and ice, finished with a cherry cream cold foam and a sprinkle of cherry crunch topping. Iced Lavender Cream Oatmilk Matcha: Features Starbucks smooth and creamy matcha and oatmilk, served over ice and topped with lavender cream cold foam. Iced Lavender Latte: Made with Starbucks Blonde Espresso, creamy oatmilk, ice, and floral notes of lavender; Also available hot. Lavender Creme Frappuccino Blended Beverage: Blends sweet and subtle floral notes of lavender with vanilla syrup, milk, ice, and topped with a swirl of whipped cream. According to Starbucks, customers can also customize almost any beverage with new Cherry Cream Cold Foam or Lavender Cream Cold Foam for a limited time, while supplies last. The Jalapeño Chicken Pocket also announced to the chain's permanent food menu and is stuffed with diced chicken, charred poblanos, green jalapeños, three-chile-pepper cheese and jalapeño cream cheese, wrapped in a toasted chile lavash flatbread, Starbucks said in a news release. There were 17,011 Starbucks locations in the U.S. as of Dec. 31, 2024, according to ScrapeHero, a data company. There were 914 Starbucks in Florida as of Dec. 31, the third most of any state, according to ScrapeHero. USA TODAY contributed to this report. This article originally appeared on Fort Myers News-Press: Starbucks has started getting rid of these items: See list of drinks
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
El Balad
01-03-2025
- Business
- El Balad
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NEW YORK — Starbucks is making cuts to its menu, with some of the coffee giant's 'less popular beverages' set to take their final bow this week. In its announcement, Starbucks outlined plans to remove a selection of its drinks — including several blended Frappuccino beverages, the Royal English Breakfast Latte and the White Hot Chocolate — starting Tuesday. Shoppers at Walden Galleria on Nov. 30, 2024, in Buffalo, N.Y., stop by the Starbucks kiosk. Gene J. Puskar, Associated Press 'These items aren't commonly purchased, can be complex to make, or are like other beverages on our menu,' Starbucks wrote. The Seattle-based company added that simplifying its menu would allow it to 'focus on fewer, more popular items, executed with excellence." Starbucks says these cuts will reduce wait times, improve consistency and 'make way for innovation.' The chain says it will continue to introduce a handful of new items and seasonal specials, such as its Cortado beverage introduced last month and a new 'Iced Cherry Chai' set to debut in the spring. The menu changes arrive amid wider restructuring at the Seattle-based company. Starbucks also said that it would lay off 1,100 corporate employees globally this week — with CEO Brian Niccol citing the need to 'operate more efficiently." Niccol joined the chain as CEO in August. Beyond next week's menu cuts, Starbucks said that more beverages and food will also exit its menu in the coming months — representing a roughly 30% reduction by the end of the 2025 fiscal year in the U.S. Here's a list of the drinks that are set to be removed Tuesday: 3. Caffè Vanilla Frappuccino 5. White Chocolate Mocha Frappuccino 6. Chai Crème Frappuccino 7. Caramel Ribbon Crunch Crème Frappuccino 8. Double Chocolaty Chip Crème Frappuccino 9. Chocolate Cookie Crumble Crème Frappuccino 10. White Chocolate Crème Frappuccino 12. Royal English Breakfast Latte 13. Honey Almondmilk Flat White It's no secret that things just keep getting more expensive. From home prices to personal goods, the cost of living in the U.S. has increased 22% since 2019, leaving consumers searching for ways to combat rising costs. As Americans scramble to find better ways to budget, one historically wallet-friendly option, fast food, is becoming less and less of a cost-saver. In fact, fast food price hikes have outpaced the national inflation rate in some instances, prompting backlash online and on social media. Have fast food prices really changed so dramatically? And if so, by how much? FinanceBuzz, is always looking for ways to save money and wanted to better understand how much a trip to the drive thru was really costing consumers. To find out, FinanceBuzz collected pricing data from a dozen popular fast food restaurants over the past decade and calculated how much prices have risen compared to the national inflation rate. FinanceBuzz How does fast food inflation compare to actual inflation? According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the cost of goods in the U.S. has risen 31% since 2014, meaning $100 in 2014 dollars is worth $131 in 2024 dollars. Much of this change has happened in the past 5 years — inflation is up 22% since 2019. So how do the average menu price increases at popular fast food chains compare to those rates? The restaurants FinanceBuzz evaluated raised prices by 60% on average between 2014 and 2024. That means they've raised prices at a rate nearly double the national rate of inflation. Five different restaurants — McDonald's, Popeyes, Taco Bell, Chipotle, and Jimmy John's — raised their prices at more than double the national inflation rate. McDonald's raised prices so much that their average menu prices increased more than three times the national rate of inflation. Beyond the golden arches, the data reveals more than a 75% price increase at Popeyes, Taco Bell, and Chipotle over the past 10 years. Subway and Starbucks, on the other hand, kept prices the most stable of any major chain, but still outpaced national inflation. Here are some notable examples. FinanceBuzz Gold-tier prices at the Golden Arches: McDonald's prices have risen the most The worst offender for dramatic price increases is McDonald's — a chain that recently went viral for all the wrong reasons. An $18 Big Mac combo garnered so much attention online that the McDonald's CEO promised affordability on a recent earnings call. According to our data, prices at McDonald's have doubled since 2014, with an average price increase of 100%. Overall, this rate is more than triple the national inflation rate during the same time. One illustrative example is the McChicken sandwich: once a staple of the chain's $1 menu in 2014, the sandwich now costs $3 at some locations, a 200% increase. Other former value menu items, like the McDouble and a simple order of medium fries were among the most egregious price increases across the McD's menu. What Rising Fast Food Prices Mean for Consumers Though incremental changes in fast food prices may not seem like the highest dollar-value changes to consumers' wallets, they are an illustrative example of a new financial reality in the U.S. — your dollar doesn't go as far as it used to and American families need to figure out how to make it work. Another place many Americans have been feeling the squeeze is with auto insurance. As premiums have risen more than 20% in the past year, many are scrambling to find cheaper car insurance options. And like with fast food, the premium hikes tend to hurt lower income earners the most. Some are turning to credit cards to make up the gap. After a few years of declining balances, credit card debt has climbed back to an all-time high. Cards that have balance transfer incentives and 0% intro APR offers look especially enticing to anyone who is trying to close a gap on their monthly budget or looking for debt relief. For others, there's no way to stretch more on their current income so they're turning to ways to make extra income on the weekends or find higher-paying jobs. With no easy solution and no relief in sight, inflation is likely to remain a top concern for Americans heading into this year's presidential election. In fact,a recent FinanceBuzz survey found that inflation is the top financial issue among American voters right now. Other notable fast-flation examples Taco Bell Average price increase: 81% 81% Notable price hikes: A Doritos Locos Taco went from an average price of $1.39 in 2014 to $2.59 in 2024 (+86%), while a Cheesy Gordita Crunch has doubled in price from $2.49 in 2014 to $4.99 today. The Beefy 5-Layer Burrito, which went from an average cost of $1.59 in 2014 to a present-day price of $3.69. That's a 132% increase. Chipotle Average price increase: 75% 75% Notable price hikes: In 2014, hungry customers could get an entree, such as a burrito, bowl, or tacos, for less than $6.75 on average. Those same meals all cost $10.50 or more today. And while guac has always cost extra, it costs 64% more now than it did 10 years ago ($1.80 to $2.95 on average). Starbucks Average price increase: 31% 31% Notable price hikes: Interesting, some beloved Starbucks menu items have kept pace with inflation, such as their Chai Tea Latte (+30%) and their Mocha Frappuccino (+32%). Even better for Starbucks fans and their wallets, costs for certain items such as a Caffè Latte (+22%) and Caramel Macchiato (+17%) have actually risen slower than inflation, which makes them a better deal now than they were a decade ago. Full results and methodology For a full methodology and a chart featuring all the data collected, please visit the full study. Easy ways to save on your next fast-food order Earn cash back and rewards. Learn about the best credit cards to use when dining out. These cards can help you earn cash back or discounts when going out for a meal. Learn about the best credit cards to use when dining out. These cards can help you earn cash back or discounts when going out for a meal. Download the mobile apps. Many fast food restaurants, including McDonald's, offer discounts and deals just for using their mobile app. Many fast food restaurants, including McDonald's, offer discounts and deals just for using their mobile app. Watch for upcoming deals. McDonald's is reportedly considering offering a $5 meal deal to win back consumers who are unhappy with rising prices. Look for other fast food chains to follow suit. This story was produced by FinanceBuzz and reviewed and distributed by Stacker Media. With our weekly newsletter packed with the latest in everything food.
