Starbucks has set a new goal for how long it should take for drinks to be made, seeking to have ordered beverages in customers' hands in four minutes.

Why It Matters

Starbucks is the largest coffee chain in the world and has stores on every continent barring Antarctica. There are more than 40,000 Starbucks stores worldwide, according to Statista.

Despite its ubiquity, the chain has faced struggles on various fronts since the COVID-19 pandemic and a series of worker strikes . After a difficult 2024, the brand decided to close several locations in the United States .

In February, the company announced a restructuring initiative that included the elimination of 1,100 corporate roles . In July, Starbucks reported its sixth straight quarterly drop in U.S. same-store sales.

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