
Going Green Is Beyond a Trend at ecomaids®
Ecomaids, a cleaning franchise, has emphasized its commitment to sustainability and eco-friendliness, using Green Seal certified products and supplies.
Starbucks is a company in Burnaze's franchise knowledge graph, mentioned since 2015. 916 stories link here, each summarized from the original publisher. * Starbucks plans 4% growth in fiscal 2027 with new store formats and technology, including AI that helps baristas take drive-thru orders [[2026-10-30 4 operations moves behind Starbucks' 2027 growth plan (59ac4d)]]. * The company's global same-store sales grew 6.2% for the full fiscal year, with North America lifting 6.6% and the U.S. 6.5% [[2026-10-30 Starbucks Prepares for a ‘Major Tech Modernization’ (3522ab)]]. * Starbucks' U.S. same-store sales rose 7.7% in Q4, driven by a 5.2% increase in ticket size and 2.4% transaction growth [[2026-10-30 Starbucks’ strong comps driven by ticket growth (e212f6)]]. * Starbucks ended its fiscal year with a 7.2% increase in global comparable coffeehouse sales for the fourth quarter, driven by a 5% increase in average ticket and a 2.7% increase in comparable transactions in North America [[2026-10-29 Starbucks closes fiscal 2026 with 7.9% North America comp gain (9a894f)]]. * The company reported a 7.9% North America comp gain and a 6.2% global comp sales growth for the full fiscal year [[2026-10-29 Starbucks closes fiscal 2026 with 7.9% North America comp gain (9a894f)]]. * Starbucks is transforming its aesthetic through overnight remodels, with 1,500 locations remodeled by the end of September and thousands more planned [[2026-10-27 How Starbucks' overnight remodels transform the chain's aesthetic (40fee8)]]. * Starbucks improved its service and sales with the Green Apron Service Model, which sets standards for baristas and increases labor hours in stores [[2026-10-19 How Starbucks improved service and turned its sales around (6192ae)]]. * Starbucks confirmed it is not pursuing an acquisition of Chipotle, ending speculation about a potential merger [[2026-10-12 Starbucks Confirms it is Not Buying Chipotle (46e121)]] Filed under Restaurants / Coffee & tea.

Ecomaids, a cleaning franchise, has emphasized its commitment to sustainability and eco-friendliness, using Green Seal certified products and supplies.
Trend alerts to assist you with your international expansion plans
Trend alerts to assist you with your international expansion plans

Taco Bell prepares to go 'drive-thru and delivery only' amid the coronavirus outbreak, with a focus on maintaining public safety standards.

Some states have temporarily banned dining in at restaurants to curb the spread of the coronavirus, with many chains offering takeout and delivery options.

Chick-fil-A temporarily closed its dining areas due to COVID-19 concerns, following the lead of other restaurant brands that have implemented similar measures.

Franchisors should consider planning for inevitable scenarios related to COVID-19, including sales tightening and potential store closures.

We called it The Winner's Column. Today, COVID-19 has created a similar panic born of uncertainty - but with a critical difference: Everyone is susceptible this time around.

Postmates covers coronavirus medical costs for its delivery fleet with an emergency relief fund for eligible employees.
Trend alerts to assist you with your international expansion plans

Article discusses the implications and predictions of COVID-19 on restaurants, with a focus on decline in eating out and increase in take-out and delivery.

The article discusses the importance of listening in customer experience and employee experience.

Taco Bell has appointed new executives, including Julie Masino as President of the International Division and Nikki Lawson as Global Chief Brand Officer.

The article discusses 10 brand apps and digital platforms that have transformed their brands, including food, autocare, and travel services.

A TED Talk has highlighted the importance of investing in people skills in the modern workplace, where technology and intergenerational collaboration are key.
MOD Pizza promotes John Maguire to President and Chief Operating Officer, adding the title of president after the recent retirement of Paul Twohig.
Gloria Jean’s Coffees opens new drive-thru location in Pharr, Texas, creating nearly 20 new jobs in the local community.

Starbucks plans to increase the number of coffee shops in poor neighborhoods across the US, with a goal of opening or remodeling 85 community stores by 2025.

Starbucks invests in its employees' mental health well-being, including online forums and training sessions, to promote World Kindness Day and Veterans Day.

International franchise specialists share advice for 2020, including the importance of adhering to franchise regulations overseas.

Brands should understand Gen Z's shopping habits and preferences to effectively market to them.

Shake Shack opens a 2,663-square-foot, takeout-focused store with two separate entrances for digital orders and in-store ordering, catering to the growing demand for online ordering.
Gloria Jean's Coffees opened a new drive-thru location in Homewood, Illinois, offering a full assortment of products and signature flavored whole beans for purchase.
Cambria Hotels achieves 50th hotel milestone and expands in city centers nationwide, featuring unique amenities and growing its pipeline.