Author Gautam Mukunda talks headwinds facing Starbucks

Gautam Mukunda, author and lecturer, joins 'Fast Money' to talk Starbucks recent struggles including a growing boycott from pro-Palestine groups.

[@swedesam]

I highly doubt politics has anything to do with SBUX's decline. Their prices are TOO DAMN HIGH!

[@2011hwalker]

Their shops, especially in cities, are often quite dirty and full of transient people

[@STOCKmarket-fo1fh]

$3 a cup is a fair price....

[@bngr_bngr]

Plus tipping is ridiculous.

[@willberry6434]

The prices stink and the quality has declined. Its as simple as that

[@malekOwner]

The quality was never good tbh. Coffee tastes like burned garbage, try coffee elsewhere and you'll notice it

[@paulgilliland2992]

He’s right about messy stores in USA . Forget about the bad drip coffee the employees aren’t motivated plus they ask you out loud what % tip you’re giving. I’m in Osaka right now and this location is spotless . They have lightening fast free wi-fi and the baristas are very pleasant . I think the new ceo isn’t long for this world. Seems out of touch .

[@linmk541]

Came back from Japan and Korea this past weekend. The tip culture here in US us disgusting while the workers don't even try hard.

[@bngr_bngr]

In Italy the coffee is amazing plus no tipping culture.

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Love the SBUX coverage

[@incyphe]

great commentary. Thank you.

[@denissed3215]

Great perspective from the guest Professor and good questions. Long-time share holder hopefully some gets done quick to fix this mess

[@joka5345]

We boycotting the trash coffee

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How long are you going to hold on? It’s been collapsing since last year. If the stock goes below $50 it might go up for sale.

[@alimolamohammadi8775]

The prices are too high and nobody wants to tip they go to Dunkin instead

[@marky_marc]

I used to go to Starbucks daily and would spend approximately $60.00 a week. However, due to Starbucks' incident with their union and their stance on the Israel-Hamas war, I joined the boycott and haven't spent a single dime since. I also sold all my existing Starbucks holdings, which were substantial. I honestly don't know what Starbucks can do to win me back as a customer. I've moved on from their brand and discovered the art of making great coffee at home, which I love, as does my wallet.

[@bngr_bngr]

What boycott?

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There is always trash on the floor at any Starbucks.

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Well tell the Save the world generation that doesn't care about crap but there selfies 😅

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[@cdogg82]

Except Howard Schultz was directly involved in conversations about the Colombia protests. Caught red handed

[@bngr_bngr]

Tipping at Starbucks is ridiculous. Who tips at fast food places?

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they needs to get a new CEO. Period!!

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Everyone has diabetes now. Fix your outdated overpriced menu for food and drinks Food is gross

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Bro diabetes is American

[@jasonhutchinson8060]

I used to look for a Starbucks wherever I went as if some north star, but those days are long gone. Starbucks used COVID to lower service and expectations. Then hired a bunch of millennial hippies who could not care less. So now this rather lazy, dirty employee base has made all of the stores in their image: dirty, sticky surfaces and with a terrible service ethic to go with the dilapidated fixtures and industrial surfaces. Premium experience? Ha. Starbucks is about as comfortable as an airport shuttle, and the only thing the employees seem to care about is the automated tip prompt selection, which is somewhat galling. Then telling you where to line up. Truly a premium brand experience.

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[@bngr_bngr]

Stop tipping at Starbucks.

[@Twestliw]

If there is one company that needs a female ceo it is Starbucks.

[@bngr_bngr]

Why?

[@joaocardoso7880]

This guy 😅😅😅😅😅😅 every time he opens his mouth he says something dumb. The fact that he is a Professor is crazy.

[@giades7297]

Always been an overpriced,terrible, unhealthy american coffee.Good riddance.