
Proper Orientation: 2 great tips for training and retaining employees
A business leader shares tips for creating a strong internal culture with highly engaged employees.
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.

A business leader shares tips for creating a strong internal culture with highly engaged employees.

Delivering an incredible customer experience to capitalize on 'revenge spending' after the pandemic.

Starbucks chooses not to franchise, instead focusing on company-owned locations and direct sales to customers.
The Hummus & Pita Co. announces its flagship location in California, with a five-unit franchise deal signed with a well-known Southern California multi-concept operator.

A video discussed the six areas of customer experience, including physical and atmosphere, to create brand loyalty and customer evangelists.

The Covid-19 crisis has disrupted the world of global business, and digital business transformation has accelerated to meet changing customer expectations.
The Human Bean Will Be Brewing Soon In Lewisville, TX, marking the second location in the greater DFW metroplex.

A new report by Technomic reveals the fast food winners and losers of 2020, with Wendy's dethroning Burger King as the nation's second-largest burger chain.

The coffee industry is a massive market, with annual spending of $74.2 billion, and emerging coffee franchises have opportunities to grow.
“The ideal candidates are entrepreneurial in their appetite for success and at the same time understand the benefits of being part of a successful brand and the economies of scale that come with it,” says Gerry Docherty President & COO of Good Earth Cafes Ltd.

Welcome back to our monthly news roundup. We’ve added a note of realism, calling it “Good (and Other) News!,” to reflect the ongoing effects of the pandemic on franchising – and now, with vaccines becoming more widespread, a glimmer of optimism.

Restaurant operators plan to incentivize employees to get vaccinated against COVID-19, with some providing paid time off for vaccination.

Retro Fitness appoints Mark Andrews as Chief Development Officer, bringing 15 years of franchise development expertise to the executive leadership team.

Six tips to create emotional connections and enhance customer experience, focusing on micro moments and customer loyalty.
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McDonald's offers bonuses to meet 35% diversity goal by 2025.

Getting your customers to see you as the only one that provides a solution to their problem involves everything you do — and everything you choose not to do.

Letha Tran, a Togo's franchise owner, is planning to open her fifth location despite the challenges of the Covid pandemic.

A business article discusses how to make 2021 a successful year, highlighting the importance of innovation and disrupting traditional business models.

Understanding the franchisee journey is crucial for franchise brands to attract and retain business owners who seek scalability and multi-unit growth.

Bobby Jones chooses to invest with Robeks after his career in education and orthopedic implants industry.

Robeks experienced strong Q3 sales and continued to gain momentum with an upcoming Tampa opening, with over 85 locations across the U.S. and Guam.
Planet Fitness has expanded its Board of Directors with two new appointments, bringing decades of leadership experience in key areas, including international and domestic operations, franchising, and brand development.
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