But those who can afford a daily $5 habit — and who like to get outside for 15 minutes — often find themselves at a Starbucks  (SBUX)  for their coffee fix. 💸💰Don't miss the move: Subscribe to TheStreet's free daily newsletter💸💰Related: More popular beverage brands file for Chapter 11 bankruptcyThe Seattle-based cafe is so popular among commuters and coffee aficionados because it offers quality and customizable drinks.

These customers will be able to enjoy free refills on hot brewed or iced coffee, or hot or iced tea during their visit. Starbucks says folks must have their first beverage served in a ceramic mug, glass or personal cup — no disposable vessels — to receive free refills.

Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol outlined the plan on Starbucks’ earnings call this week, saying the company will make a “roughly 30% reduction” in both beverages and food. While Niccol didn’t name specific items, he has said the coffee chain’s menu has become “overly complex” resulting in long lines, reports CNN.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is set to announce the immediate rescission of the personal security detail and security clearance for former chair of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, retired Army Gen. Mark Milley, several news outlets are reporting. The Trump administration is also aiming to demote Milley in retirement. Hegseth is expected to direct the…

Starbucks has reported better-than-expected sales in its fiscal first quarter as some of its turnaround efforts start to take hold.

Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol announced plans to scale back the company's food and beverage offerings by 30% as part of a restructuring effort.

Starbucks fans can now get free refills for some drinks — but not all. The coffee chain is also bringing back its self-serve milk and sweeteners bar.

Starbucks is scheduled to report earnings after Tuesday's close. Here's a closer look at what the Street expects from SBUX.

Shares of coffee giant Starbucks ( SBUX 7.37%) popped on Wednesday after the company reported financial results for its fiscal first quarter of 2025 -- the first quarter of its hopeful turnaround. Global transactions fell 6% but Starbucks stock was counterintuitively up 7% as of 12:30 p.m. ET. Here's why.

Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol is promising more caffeinated growth but isn't yet ready to put hard projections around when. And for now, that continues to be enough for Wall Street. Shares of the coffee giant advanced 5% on Wednesday following better-than-expected earnings late Tuesday.

The armed suspect who barricaded himself inside a Starbucks store in Livingston on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, has been identified as Timothy Westervelt.