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Starbucks drops 25-star reusable-cup bonus and switches to double-stars on full orders

Starbucks’ new rewards update favors larger purchases over single-drink orders.

Starbucks reusable cups are seen on in Starbucks Coffee in Krakow, Poland on August 19, 2023.
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Overview

  • Effective June 24, Starbucks will eliminate the flat 25-star bonus for customers using personal reusable cups, replacing it with double stars on the entire order.
  • Under the new structure, orders under $12.50 that earn fewer than 25 stars when doubled will yield lower rewards for single-drink customers.
  • Patrons who spend more than $12.50 or bring multiple reusable cups in a single transaction will earn more stars than under the previous system.
  • Starbucks will maintain its existing $0.10 discount for each beverage served in a personal cup.
  • As part of CEO Brian Niccol’s premium repositioning, Starbucks has cut 30% of its menu, restricted promotions and expanded reusable cup initiatives aimed at halving waste by 2030.