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Starbucks Corp

Starbucks has been engaging with prospective investors for months to offload stake in its China business, which has, of late, lost ground to local rivals.

In an interview with CNBC, Niccol highlighted that the biggest change he has seen in the past year, since taking over as CEO, is the return of Starbucks to being a customer service-oriented organization.

Starbucks (SBUX) concluded the recent trading session at $84.17, signifying a -1.47% move from its prior day's close.

BROS posts 28% revenue growth with rising transactions and loyalty-driven sales, but questions loom on its staying power.

Luckin has already surpassed Starbucks as China's largest coffee chain, operating 26,000 stores as of mid-2025, and is expected to post annual net profit growth of at least 20%, according to an analyst.

MCD leans on edge computing and loyalty growth to unlock efficiencies and lift customer frequency.

Starbucks announced that its protein lattes will be available in a variety of flavors, including sugar-free and unsweetened options, and are designed to support customers who want to add protein to their orders.

When Starbucks introduced its pumpkin-based menu last year, foot traffic at Starbucks increased by 11.3% to 15.9% in the three days that followed.

BROS' rapid expansion and strong comps fuel growth, but sustaining traffic momentum as competition heats up is the key test ahead.