This could just be the best news to receive on a Friday! Starbucks is about to serve alcohol. Yes, ALCOHOL!
Thousands of stores across the U.S. will be featuring a late night menu that includes bacon wrapped dates and Malbec wine, among other new things.
Starbucks has already begun testing this new program, but unfortunately, we won’t see this entire expansion for a few years.
Starbucks also shifted its focus from only coffee items to non-coffee products, such as juice, food and alcohol to stimulate growth in sales. Aren’t they making enough money already?
The popular coffee joint announced a long-term plan that will help double its market value to $100 billion. The company is also highlighting on a method that will allow customers to place orders via smart phones.
October 2010 was the first time Starbucks decided to venture into alcohol sales, with Seattle being the first place to be receiving new products.
In January 2012, Starbucks decided to test the adjustments in approximately 25 locations throughout Chicago, Southern California and Atlanta.
New menu items included truffle mac and cheese, chicken skewers, chocolate fondue and Chardonnay. Yummy!
Currently, Starbucks has over 20,100 stores worldwide, which include about 11,500 in the United States alone.
The evening menu is available in approximately 40 locations as of now, and will unfortunately not be put in place at every cafe.
Although it’s a long shot for us inhabitants of Malaysia, we shall hope and pray!
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