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EPISODE · May 1, 2026 · 35 MIN

Is Starbucks really back?

from The Week in Restaurants · host Informa Foodservice

Starbucks is apparently back.This week’s episode of the Restaurant Business podcast The Week in Restaurants looks the latest earnings report from Starbucks, its best in more than two years. Is the coffee chain out of the wilderness for good?We also look at Subway, which just introduced its newest value offer, an under $5 menu. Can the sandwich chain finally find the right note on value? Robert Byrne from Technomic also explains why Subway is having challenges.And Chili’s once again reported strong same-store sales. We talk about one scary thing—for the chain’s competitors—as it looks into the next few years. Tech Check this week looks at the recently concluded Restaurant Leadership Conference. Want more from Jonathan Maze?https://www.restaurantbusinessonline.com/profile/jonathan-mazeTik-Tok @jonathandmazehttps://www.restaurantbusinessonline.com/article/deeper-dive Want more from Lisa Jennings?https://www.restaurantbusinessonline.com/profile/lisa-jenningsTik-Tok @jenningsswaine Want more from Joe Guszkowski?https://www.restaurantbusinessonline.com/profile/joe-guszkowski

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