Starbucks Under Pressure to Deliver Amid Leadership Transition
Starbucks faces mounting expectations as CEO Brian Niccol attempts to replicate his Chipotle success at the coffee giant. Service times and menu innovations show early promise, but investors await tangible results. The company's recent earnings hinted at upcoming product launches, including protein cold foam coffee, as it seeks to reignite growth.
Niccol's leadership style contrasts sharply with former CEO Howard Schultz's confrontational approach. Analysts recall Schultz's infamous outbursts during his tenure, while Niccol brings a more measured, operations-focused strategy from his Taco Bell and Chipotle days.