BBC News | The Company File | Starbucks storms into UK

BBC News | The Company File | Starbucks storms into UK ()

  „The company already operates 1,600 stores in North America and has been opening new stores at the rate one a day- with 350 planned for this financial year. It also operates franchises at most US airports, and in-store coffee bars at other retailers, like booksellers Barnes & Noble. One quarter of its sales comes from selling coffee beans and coffee making equipment. It has also been experimenting with other products, like coffee ice cream and a "frapucinno" cold drink.“

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  „Until now, users have been able to include materials such as coffee filters and vegetable peelings.“

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