National Pink Day: The real story of the Starbucks #PInkDrink and more pink-ish drinks reviewed.
Today, June 23, 2016, is National Pink Day! The rage right now is the Starbucks Pink Drink. It looks like this: You should know the background story of the Pink…
When partners don’t have enough time: Labor.
There is a movement within Starbucks to put more labor on the floors. Some partners are campaigning for this change. But let me back up. Things have changed. My earliest…
Mobile Order and Pay It a Thousand Miles Forward: #ForSomeoneInNeed
Here’s something fun you can do with the Starbucks app: You can mobile order and pay an order for a store that is nowhere near you. If you have an…
Starbucks PRIDE pins for your jacket or apron and much more: The Coffee Gear Store
It’s PRIDE month so I think it’s a perfect time to show off this Starbucks-themed PRIDE pins! Wear it on your green apron or on your jacket! The PRIDE pins…
Partner Profile: Kayleigh Lascio
Starbucks partners are the secret sauce of the entire business. Starbucks’ own research shows that the connection between the partner and customer keeps customers come back over and over again….
Trifles and Granitas at Starbucks! (Use your morning receipt to get a $3 deal after 3 PM)
Starbucks has conjured up delicious new summer treats and drinks. Starting Tuesday, June 14, 2016, you’ll be able to order the fun Sunset Menu desserts and drinks: Strawberry Trifle Chocolate…
The Rare and Nearly Mythical Starbucks Coffee: Howard Once Called it “Extraordinary.”
There is one Starbucks Reserve Coffee that is nearly rare and mythical. It’s called Micro Blend No. 11. It was introduced into the Reserve coffee lineup sometime in about 2013…
Message for Starbucks: Allow Store Partners to Wear PRIDE t-shirts any time during PRIDE month.
Starbucks has always been a huge supporter and advocate for the LGBT community. In the 1990s, it was one of the first large corporations to offer health care benefits for…
Double Double Fudge Bar Frappuccino – For a limited time only!
Summer is here and so is sweet summery treats! Starbucks has conjured up the Double Double Fudge Bar Frappuccino, starting now for the next few weeks. This new Frappuccino flavor…
National Iced Tea Day: Buy One Get One Free at Starbucks & Enter to Win Free Tea at Teavana.
Today is National Iced Tea Day! Both Starbucks and Teavana are celebrating with offers. At Starbucks stores, when customers buy one Teavana Shaken Iced Tea they will get one free…
Big Ideas for Starbucks: Barista Hair Color, Driving Routes & More
Did you know that there is a place you can go and suggest an idea for Starbucks? It’s called MyStarbucksIdea. It’s been around since March 2008. Take a look at…
Starbucks ties you to community: Clean Sweep on Capitol Hill.
Today (June 5, 2016) I volunteered to help pick up litter in the Capitol Hill neighborhood. I believe strongly in the philosophy that “Many hands make light work!“ I heard…