Coffee August 30, 2018 Bikini-barista coffee chain in California drawing criticism from residents near next location The “bikini coffee shop” chain, which already operates six locations in California, employs female baristas who wear little more than lingerie or swimwear.
Food Trends August 17, 2018 Dunkin’ Donuts launching fall menu a full day before Starbucks Dunkin’ Donuts is beating Starbucks to the pumpkin-spiced punch.
Coffee August 13, 2018 Ohio mother's 'grateful' note to 19-year-old who bought her Starbucks coffee goes viral In a two-page note the mom explained how much the coffee meant to her.
Coffee August 9, 2018 Pumpkin Spice Lattes reportedly returning to Starbucks on August 28 Rumors are swirling that the gourd-y good will soon make its triumphant, annual return.
Fast Food August 7, 2018 Tim Hortons to install changing tables in men's room after dad's Twitter rant: 'It's 2018; dads change diapers' Tim Hortons apologized and pledged to install changing tables in men’s rooms after a father was forced to use the women’s room to change his son’s diaper.
Coffee August 2, 2018 Former Starbucks employee suing company for 'discrimination' after telling boss about transition A transgender woman is suing her former employer, Starbucks, for harassment and discrimination, claiming she was mistreated after revealing her plans to transition from male to female.
Fast Food August 1, 2018 McDonald's accidentally served pregnant woman cleaning fluid instead of latte, manager says Sarah Douglas, who is 32 weeks pregnant, claimed a McDonald’s served her cleaning fluid in a cup instead of a latte.
Coffee July 20, 2018 Starbucks to open first US 'signing store' café The coffee megachain is about to get a whole lot more inclusive.
Coffee July 16, 2018 Starbucks' straw ban questioned by disability rights groups Activists concerned that the elimination of straws would negatively affect some people with disabilities planned to protest the decision.
Pregnancy July 9, 2018 Starbucks employee helps deliver baby on sidewalk A Starbucks worker in Tacoma is being praised for her quick thinking after she assisted in delivering a baby outside of the store early Friday morning.
Coffee July 3, 2018 Starbucks customer accuses barista of mocking his stutter, writing 'rude' name on coffee cup label "Getting this kind of treatment from service employees is unacceptable, whether or not it is intentional," the customer's friend said.