With casual-dining rivals such as McDonald's (MCD 0.09%) and Dunkin' Brands (DNKN +0.00%) pushing deeper into its coffee space, Starbucks (SBUX +1.55%) is set to push back. The company will be rolling out an expanded food menu soon. Fool contributor Demitrios Kalogeropoulos discusses why this makes sense for Starbucks, and what kind of boost it could give to the company's sales.
Why Starbucks Is Getting Into the Food Business
By Demitri Kalogeropoulos – Apr 13, 2013 at 10:00AM
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The coffee king is looking for ways to keep its sales momentum going in the face of spiking competition.
About the Author
Demitri Kalogeropoulos is a contributing Motley Fool consumer staples analyst covering retail, entertainment, and consumer electronics. Demitri previously served as a senior trade analyst at the U.S. Department of Commerce. He holds a bachelor’s degree in commerce from the University of Virginia and a master’s in international affairs from George Washington University.