Luckin was punished for fabricating $300 million in sales, but now it has overtaken Starbucks’ Chinese business. What’s changed?

The beverage chain has a plan to grow to 55,000 locations globally, including some that specialize in drive-thru and delivery.

“It’s just sort of become part of the fabric of our lives. It’s now vanilla and chocolate and peppermint… and pumpkin spice,” says food writer Emily Heil.

Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics show the number of workers who went on strike increased almost 50% last year, compared to 2021.

They create both chaos and money-making opportunities for businesses.

Many young workers have witnessed the effects of economic crises and are struggling with the gap between their wages and the cost of living.

Striking workers are taking advantage of a holiday promotion to protest the company’s approach to union negotiations.

A Chipotle in Michigan and an REI in California are the latest to continue a trend defined by Starbucks.

Young, college-educated workers at individual retail establishments like Starbucks stores are driving many organizing efforts.

The practice of requiring workers to sit through anti-union presentations is common and currently legal.