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• Starbucks Shares Climb 3% as Pilot Program Targets Autonomous Drone Coffee Delivery Logistics

  Published: Apr 18, 2026

  Section: Companies & Industry

  Starbucks has launched a new partnership with drone operator Matternet to test autonomous beverage delivery, utilizing a tethered system to prevent spills. While the technological...

• Rising Costs and Declining Quality Drive Diners Away from Major Fast Food and Casual Chains

  Published: Apr 10, 2026

  Section: Companies & Industry

  A growing segment of American consumers is reporting dissatisfaction with major restaurant brands, citing a disconnect between rising menu prices and diminishing food quality. High...

• Starbucks Launches New Phase of Resilient Coffee Tree Initiative with Costa Rica Focus

  Published: Apr 8, 2026

  Section: Companies & Industry

  Starbucks has announced the second phase of its global coffee tree donation program, selecting Costa Rica as a primary recipient for a new wave of resilient seedlings. This follow-...

• Inside Howard Schultz’s $44M Florida "Billionaire Landing Pad" as Washington State Enacts Millionaire Tax

  Published: Apr 5, 2026

  Section: US & Canada

  Former Starbucks Chairman and CEO Howard Schultz has traded Seattle for Surfside, Florida, moving into a $44 million penthouse at the Four Seasons Surf Club. The relocation follows...

• Why Major Global Restaurant Chains are Pivoting Toward Proprietary Software and Artificial Intelligence Infrastructure

  Published: Mar 7, 2026

  Section: Science & Tech

  Major dining brands including McDonald's, Starbucks, and Burger King are fundamentally restructuring their business models to prioritize technological infrastructure over tradition...