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Byline: DEE-ANN DURBIN AP Business Writer

28 Jan

Starbucks reports better-than-expected quarterly sales as turnaround efforts begin

published on January 28, 2025 - 2:40 PM

Starbucks on Tuesday reported better-than-expected sales in its fiscal first quarter as some of its turnaround efforts start to take

22 Jan

Starbucks’ policy change flushes out a debate over public restroom access

published on January 22, 2025 - 3:04 PM

Starbucks’ decision to restrict its restrooms to paying customers has flushed out a wider problem: a patchwork of restroom policies

13 Jan

Hanging out at Starbucks will cost you as company reverses its open-door policy

published on January 13, 2025 - 2:09 PM

If you want to hang out or use the restroom at Starbucks, you’re going to have to buy something. Starbucks

06 Jan

McDonald’s is the latest company to roll back diversity goals

published on January 6, 2025 - 2:57 PM

Four years after launching a push for more diversity in its ranks, McDonald’s is ending some of its diversity practices,

23 Dec

Starbucks strike expands, closes nearly 60 US stores

published on December 23, 2024 - 2:43 PM

A five-day strike by Starbucks baristas had closed 59 stores as of Monday afternoon, according to the union organizing the

12 Dec

DoorDash steps up driver ID checks after traffic safety complaints

published on December 12, 2024 - 2:17 PM

DoorDash will require its drivers to verify their identities more often as part of a larger effort to crack down

10 Dec

Proposed merger of Kroger and Albertsons is halted by federal, state judges

published on December 10, 2024 - 2:32 PM

The proposed merger between supermarket giants Kroger and Albertsons floundered on Tuesday after judges overseeing two separate cases both halted

06 Dec

Chipotle is raising US prices after promising bigger portions

published on December 6, 2024 - 2:25 PM

Chipotle is raising its U.S. prices to offset inflation and to compensate for a promise to increase portion sizes. Chipotle’s

01 Nov

Wendy’s closing 140 more restaurants as part of push to update its locations

published on November 1, 2024 - 2:16 PM

Wendy’s plans to close 140 U.S. restaurants before the end of this year on top of the 100 it said

30 Oct

DoorDash partners with Lyft to give members ride-sharing benefits

published on October 30, 2024 - 2:30 PM

Delivery service DoorDash said Wednesday that it’s partnering with Lyft to bring ride-sharing benefits to its members. The announcement came