Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol was promised the ability to work remotely when brought in from Chipotle. Company employees won't have the same luxury in 2026.
Starbucks Corp has seen a renewed wave of investor enthusiasm in recent sessions following reports that nearly 30 private equity companies have shown interest in its China business, valuing it at as much as $10 billion.
Niccol added that standard days to work from the office would be Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, and that this policy applies to Seattle and Toronto support centers as well as North America regional offices.
As the Q1 earnings season comes to a close, it’s time to take stock of this quarter’s best and worst performers in the traditional fast food industry, including Starbucks (NASDAQ:SBUX) and its peers.
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Market swings can be tough to stomach, and volatile stocks often experience exaggerated moves in both directions.
While many thrive during risk-on environments, many also struggle to maintain investor confidence when the ride gets bumpy.
Large-cap stocks are known for their staying power and ability to weather market storms better than smaller competitors.
However, their sheer size makes it more challenging to maintain high growth rates as they’ve already captured significant portions of their markets.
