Starbucks Coffee Company
Coffee shop · Amarillo ·
Signature roasts, mug cakes, and WiFi for quick, easy treats
Signature roasts, mug cakes, and WiFi for quick, easy treats
"Once targeted by conservative boycotts and protests, this coffee chain now faces potential backlash from Democrats after its former CEO's flirtation with an independent presidential bid; because Democratic voters are heavily concentrated in the urban and coastal markets that account for much of the chain's business, a politically driven boycott could meaningfully hurt sales, though it remains uncertain whether regular customers will actually forgo their morning macchiatos." - Whitney Filloon
"After its former CEO launched a presidential bid, the company's stock has seen a surge in short selling as investors bet on a decline; the possible independent candidacy has raised boycott concerns from both liberals (worried it could help Trump) and conservatives (who oppose some of his progressive positions), and baristas report being annoyed by customers constantly asking about their ex-boss's political ambitions." - Whitney Filloon
"Available for delivery via Uber Eats, this coffee chain brings lattes, pastries, and cake pops straight to your desk (or door), making it easy to grab a quick workday pick-me-up. Whether you want something sweet or salty, you can order drinks and baked goods through the Uber Eats app for convenient, fast delivery." - Vox Creative
"Under former CEO and independent presidential hopeful Howard Schultz, the company paid about $46 million to settle various employee lawsuits, and a Democratic super PAC has begun using that record in opposition research against him." - Whitney Filloon
"Criticized on late-night television for its former CEO's claim to be a 'self-made' billionaire and for relying on municipal water supplies to make coffee, the company became the target of a boycott call from Michael Moore who urged people to avoid the chain until the ex-CEO formally rules out a presidential run; other hosts roasted the political ambitions, with one quipping about bringing back the Unicorn Frappuccino "all year long." - Whitney Filloon
