Starbucks Corporation tries a different kind of turnaround: pay the people who make the coffee
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- On April 2, 2026, Starbucks announced quarterly bonuses of $300 for eligible U.S. baristas and shift supervisors (up to $1,200 annually) tied to store performance targets.
- Starbucks also expanded tipping options, including tips on some card-based mobile orders, as it tries to improve the in-store experience.
- With GLP-1 drugs becoming mainstream (KFF found about 1 in 8 U.S. adults reported taking one in a late-2025 poll), the “food + beverage” mix and customization story matters more than it used to.
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