Starbucks to close for re-training
If you've ever thought your Starbucks could have been better, you'll like this. All stores nationwide are shutting down for three hours on the evening of Feb. 26 to teach the employees how to make a proper latte.
From the Seattle Times:
"We will have all new standards for how we create the drinks," said spokeswoman Valerie O'Neil. "They will be trained in creating the perfect shot, steaming the milk and all the pieces that come together in a drink."Some people have speculated Starbucks will return to manual espresso machines, but O'Neil said the espresso-making equipment will be the same.
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The retraining is part of Starbucks' plan to revive its brand and sales growth, which by one measure sank to an all-time low last quarter. Chairman Howard Schultz last month returned as chief executive to oversee the turnaround.
Here's the original story in the Seattle Times.
And of course, the Starbucks Gossip blog is buzzing about the news.