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Sprinkles Cupcakes Closes All U.S. Stores After 20 Years

Founder Candace Nelson confirmed Dec. 31 as the final day, with no detailed explanation from the chain’s current owners.

Starbucks Pulls Back in U.S. Cities, Closing About 400 Stores in $1 Billion Reset

New Gothic Wraps and Permit Link Disney Springs Storefront to Gideon’s Founder

Gideon’s-Themed Art Hints at New Project in Former Disney Springs Storefront

Starbucks Puts Viral Bearista Cup Into ‘Merrython’ Giveaway With 17,000 Prizes Through Jan. 4

Starbucks Mexico’s Bearista Cup Sells Out as Resale Prices Surge Online

Permit Ties Gideon’s Founder to New Tenant Build-Out Near Disney Springs Bakery

Düsseldorf Appeals Court Hears Tchibo’s Case Over Aldi Süd’s Coffee Prices

Gail’s Confirms 40 New England Stores by February 2026 After Year of Rapid Growth

Paris Baguette Tops 700 Stores With Westfield London Opening

Stranger Things Finale Sets Three-Part Netflix Rollout as Fortnite Tie-In Launches and Starbucks Mexico Drop Looms

Leon to End £25 Roast Rewards Coffee Subscription on Jan. 1, 2026

JD Launches 7Fresh Coffee, Standalone Waimai App and AI Review and Ranking Services

Starbucks Workers Launch Open-Ended Strike on Red Cup Day at 65 Stores

Krispy Kreme Returns to Minnesota With Fridley Shop Opening

Red Bay Coffee to Close Fruitvale Headquarters Nov. 30, Shift Cafe to Roastery

Downtown Disney Starbucks Closes As Baristas Strike in Anaheim

Starbucks Apologizes as Viral ‘Bearista’ Cup Sells Out and Resale Prices Surge

Starbucks Union Authorizes Open-Ended Strike to Start Nov. 13 if No Deal

Starbucks Opens 2025 Holiday Season With U.S. Merch Launch and Mexico’s Red Cup Giveaway on Nov. 7