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Issues With Starbucks Delivery

Tanya Mardirossian |
October 31, 2014 | 8:23 p.m. PDT

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On Thursday, Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz announced that certain cafe locations will offer limited food and drink delivery via mobile app, according to USA Today.

READ MORE: Starbucks To Launch Delivery Service In 2015

Experts studying the possibilities of this exciting news (especially for coffee drinkers who want Starbucks deliverable). Let’s remember that a problem would be not getting the ordered beverage or food warm by the time it’s delivered. 

Another issue? Delivery costs money. 

Christopher Muller, professor at Boston University said, “Nothing surprises me, but running up with muffin and Frappuccino for $7 doesn't seem like it could work economically."

READ MORE: USA Today

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