Starbucks customers in Québec can now order ahead and pay using the Starbucks® app, one of the many benefits of being a Starbucks® Rewards member

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Say hello to one of the easiest ways to get your order at Starbucks! Today (September 13, 2022), Starbucks Canada announced that customers will now be able to use the company’s leading mobile ordering feature, Mobile Order &amp; Pay, at over 70 participating stores in la belle province, Québec.

Seamlessly integrated into Starbucks world-class mobile app and Starbucks® Rewards loyalty program, mobile ordering is a fast and easy way for Starbucks customers to order ahead, pay and pick up their purchases at their local Starbucks. Now available in Québec at participating Starbucks stores, Mobile Order &amp; Pay provides the same exceptional Starbucks Experience customers have in-stores, including the ability to customize orders in the Starbucks app, earn Stars that can be redeemed for free food or beverage items, and picking up their handcrafted beverage made by a Starbucks barista, all with the added convenience and speed of placing and paying for your order in advance.

“We know our customers in Quebec crave convenience and being able to use their Starbucks app to order ahead has been one of their top requests over the years,” says Loic Lebrat, regional director of operations of Quebéc and Ottawa, Starbucks Canada. “We are thrilled to now provide this experience to our customers in Québec in French, making this a truly national offering, as well as all the benefits it unlocks for them. &nbsp;Mobile Order &amp; Pay enables customers to choose which experience is right for them as they go about their day, save time, get their favourite Starbucks beverage and food items, and enjoy Starbucks Rewards in a new, much more rewarding way.”

Starbucks was the first national retailer to offer mobile payment technology combined with a deep loyalty program when Mobile Order &amp; Pay first launched in Canada in 2015.&nbsp; Today, Mobile Order &amp; Pay represents more than 20% of transactions at participating stores in Canada, and customer adoption is not slowing down. Since 2019, the company has seen Mobile Order &amp; Pay customer usage double, aided by continued improvements to the Starbucks app, as well as increased personalization for customers. With already more than 450,000 active Starbucks Rewards members residing in Québec, expanding Mobile Order &amp; Pay to the Québec market is another example of how Starbucks is continuing to meet the company’s commitment in creating new opportunities for customers and providing an unmatched digital customer experience that best serves evolving customer demand and need for more convenience, connection, and personalization.&nbsp;

&nbsp;“Canadians live in an increasingly digital world, and the Starbucks app matches their needs. Starbucks has long been a leader in taking leading edge technology, innovating and making it accessible and approachable for mainstream audiences. Our history with loyalty, mobile payment and mobile ordering is how we aim to provide an enhanced experience and meet customers’ needs in the digital space, while continuing to provide an exceptional experience in our stores,” added Lebrat.

To use Mobile Order &amp; Pay in Starbucks® app:

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Customers must be Starbucks Rewards members to use the Mobile Order &amp; Pay feature in the Starbucks app, and becoming a member takes less than a few minutes.&nbsp; For more information, please visit <a href="https://www.starbucks.ca/rewards/">www.starbucks.ca/rewards.</a>

Starbucks customers in Québec can now order ahead and pay using the Starbucks® app, one of the many benefits of being a Starbucks® Rewards member

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Starbucks Mobile Order & Pay Arrives in la belle province, Québec! 

Seamlessly integrated into Starbucks world-class mobile app and Starbucks Rewards® loyalty program, Mobile Order &amp; Pay is the fastest and easiest way for Starbucks customers to order ahead, pay and pick up their purchases at their local Starbucks. Mobile Order &amp; Pay is available at Starbucks participating stores in Canada, and provides the same exceptional Starbucks Experience customers have in-stores, including the ability to customize orders in-app, earning Stars that can be redeemed for free food or beverage items, as well as picking up their handcrafted beverages made by a Starbucks barista, all with the added convenience and speed of placing and paying for an order in advance. &nbsp;&nbsp;

The <a href="https://www.starbucks.ca/rewards/mobile-apps" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Starbucks app</a> is the easiest place to find a store, check hours, order ahead and pay, enjoy Starbucks Rewards and have contactless service. Customers must be Starbucks Rewards members to use the Mobile Order &amp; Pay feature in the Starbucks app and becoming a member takes less than a few minutes. For more information, please visit <a href="http://www.starbucks.ca/rewards" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.starbucks.ca/rewards</a>.

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Here’s your guide to getting your favourite Starbucks beverages and food when you’re on the go with Mobile Order &amp; Pay.&nbsp;

It’s easy to customize your favourite Starbucks order from your phone using the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.starbucks.ca/rewards/mobile-apps" data-type="URL" data-id="https://www.starbucks.ca/rewards/mobile-apps" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Starbucks app</a>, and then pick it up from a barista at your store’s designated area. Here’s how to do it:

Seamlessly integrated into Starbucks world-class mobile app and Starbucks Rewards® loyalty program, Mobile Order & Pay is the fastest and easiest way for Starbucks customers to order ahead, pay and pick up their purchases at their local Starbucks.

A How-To Guide for Digital Ordering at Starbucks

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Customers can enjoy the new Strawberry Funnel Cake Frappuccino, refreshing beverages,&nbsp;and tasty new food options at stores in Canada starting today, May 11.&nbsp;

Summer can’t come soon enough. Period. 

The countdown to summer can end because it’s finally HERE at Starbucks. Canadians can officially experience all the summer feels with Starbucks new lineup&nbsp;of colourful, refreshing beverages, tasty food and must-have drinkware to&nbsp;help make this&nbsp;season the best it can be - As Summer As Possible (A.S.A.P.). However, and wherever YOU summer, Starbucks is here to take it up a notch and deliver a season that is sure to be A.S.A.P.

Summer nostalgia in a sip

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NEW&nbsp;Strawberry Funnel Cake Frappuccino®&nbsp;blended&nbsp;beverage&nbsp; Starbucks&nbsp;NEW Strawberry Funnel Cake Frappuccino&nbsp;blended beverage&nbsp;is inspired by a nostalgic flavour reminiscent of carefree, fun-filled summer days, and features layers of strawberry puree, whipped cream&nbsp;and a blend of funnel cake flavoured syrup, topped with crunchy&nbsp;powdered sugar funnel cake pieces. &nbsp;

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Customers can also enjoy&nbsp;delicious year-round favourites such as&nbsp;the&nbsp;Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Brew and Caramel Ribbon Crunch Frappuccino blended beverage. All the summer staples, like Starbucks Frappuccino blended beverages and cold coffees, can be customized for customers&nbsp;to create a drink that fits their lifestyle&nbsp;and taste preferences with dairy alternatives such as oat, soy, almond and coconut beverages.

Tasty summer snacks to satisfy every craving

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NEW Apples, PB and Trail Mix Snack Box A plant-based portable snack box including apples, Justin’s Peanut Butter and premium fruit &amp; nut mix that makes for a satisfying snack or small meal.

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NEW Cookie Dough Cake Pop&nbsp; Everybody loves chocolate chip cookie dough, right? For a limited time, this great-tasting cake pop treat has a cookie dough centre, sprinkled with mini chocolate chips.

Get your summer favourites more conveniently than ever

In addition to offering some new and delicious beverages this summer, Starbucks is <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://stories.starbucks.ca/en/stories/2021/starbucks-double-downs-on-convenience-with-more-locations-offering-curbside-and-delivery-across-canada" target="_blank">expanding Mobile Order Curbside Pickup and Starbucks® Delivers</a><a> </a>services to even more stores across Canada. This is the latest enhancement in the company’s commitment to create new opportunities for customers, while providing greater convenience and an unmatched digital customer experience through its world-renowned Starbucks app and partnership with Uber Eats.

The Starbucks summer menu and merchandise are officially available today, May 11, 2021. To learn more about the new Starbucks food and beverage menu items available in Canadian stores, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.starbucks.ca/menu/featured">https://www.starbucks.ca/menu/featured</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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The countdown to summer can end because it’s finally HERE at Starbucks. Canadians can officially experience all the summer feels with Starbucks new lineup of colourful, refreshing beverages, tasty food and must-have drinkware

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Starbucks Canada is continuing to meet the needs of its customers with added convenience, connection and personalization by expanding Mobile Order Curbside Pickup and Starbucks® Delivers services to more store locations across Canada. This is the latest evolution in Starbucks plans to build a new level of resilience for the future, as part of its <a href="https://stories.starbucks.ca/en/stories/2021/starbucks-announces-next-phase-of-store-transformation-in-canada/">accelerated, 18-month transformation strategy</a> of its store portfolio

Following a <a href="https://stories.starbucks.ca/en/stories/2020/starbucks-canada-to-begin-testing-curbside-pickup/">successful pilot</a>, Starbucks is bringing Mobile Order Curbside Pickup to 77 additional stores in British Columbia, Alberta and Ontario, now making the service available in over 45 Canadian cities. Available using the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.starbucks.ca/rewards/mobile-apps">Starbucks App</a>, order Starbucks food and drinks via curbside offers customers with the unmatched convenience they are looking for, while maintaining the welcoming&nbsp;feeling of personal, human connection Starbucks provides.

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Starbucks® Delivers, powered by Uber Eats, has also expanded operations, adding 52 new store locations. This expansion includes bringing Starbucks delivery to customers on the Uber Eats platform for the first time in over 20 new cities including Kelowna and Abbotsford in British Columbia, Fort McMurray and Spruce Grove in Alberta, Collingwood and Welland in Ontario, Moncton, New Brunswick and St. John’s, Newfoundland.

Getting Starbucks food and drinks delivered for the first time? Courtesy of Starbucks Canada, enjoy $0 Delivery Fee* on your first Starbucks order of $20 more (before taxes and fees) on Uber Eats. Customers can order Starbucks beverage or food items right to their door using the Uber Eats mobile app, available on iOS and Android devices. To check if Starbucks Delivers is available where you live, visit <a href="https://www.starbucks.ca/delivery/">Starbucks.ca/delivery</a>.

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With safety continuing to be top of mind for Canadians, use of Starbucks digital offerings have seen significant growth as customers seek familiar and convenient experiences that allow them to enjoy Starbucks how they want to. Since March 2020, demand for Starbucks Delivers has tripled, while the use of <a href="https://stories.starbucks.ca/en/stories/2020/how-to-guide-for-digital-ordering-at-starbucks/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">mobile ordering</a>, has grown by over 60 per cent.

Starbucks remains committed to increasing convenience-led formats in its store locations, as well continuing to innovate rapidly to help fuel the company’s recovery out of the COVID-19 pandemic. The expansion of Curbside Pickup and Starbucks Delivers joins a number of other convenience formats such as&nbsp;drive-thru and grab-and-go.

*Offer valid May 1-31, 2021. Valid only on your first Starbucks order on Uber Eats with a minimum subtotal of $20 or more, before taxes, fees and gratuity. Users are only eligible for one redemption per UberEats account. Taxes and fees still apply. Offer valid at participating Canada stores, not valid &nbsp;in Quebec. Cannot be combined with other offers, promotions or discounts. Menu limited. Restricted delivery area. Fees subject to change. Prices for Starbucks items purchased on UberEats may be higher than posted in stores or as marked. Check the UberEats app for details, availability and restrictions.

Starbucks Canada is continuing to meet the needs of its customers with added convenience, connection and personalization by expanding Mobile Order Curbside Pickup and Starbucks® Delivers services to more store locations across Canada

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The company is expanding more convenience-led store formats and delivering choice for customers

Starbucks Canada today shared plans for the next phase of its store transformation to serve rapidly evolving customer needs for convenience, connection and personalization.

Last summer, global CEO Kevin Johnson shared the <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://stories.starbucks.com/press/2020/starbucks-to-transform-us-store-portfolio-by-building-on-the-strength-of-digital-customer-relationships/" target="_blank">company’s intention</a> to accelerate a five-year store transformation strategy into 18 months. In Canada that includes accelerating the number of Drive-Thru locations in 2021 – the first of which is a unique responsibly-constructed store, set to open this month in <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://stories.starbucks.ca/en/stories/2020/first-of-its-kind-sustainably-constructed-starbucks-store-to-open-in-canada/" target="_blank">Abbotsford B.C</a> – expanding Mobile Order and Pay and <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://stories.starbucks.ca/en/stories/2020/starbucks-delivers-powered-by-uber-eats-expands-to-quebec/" target="_blank">Starbucks® Delivers</a> services; a <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://stories.starbucks.ca/en/stories/2020/starbucks-canada-to-begin-testing-curbside-pickup/" target="_blank">curbside pickup</a> pilot, and exploring other new convenience formats. This work also included a review of up to 300 stores most impacted by changing customer preferences, some of which the company permanently closed last fall, with the remaining planned for closure by the end of its second quarter in fiscal 2021. &nbsp;

The overwhelming majority of stores will remain open in Canada and in addition to repositioning its store portfolio, Starbucks continues to lean into its strong digital relationships with customers via the Starbucks app. With recent enhancements including a new <a href="https://stories.starbucks.ca/en/stories/2019/enhance-our-industry-leading-starbucks-rewards-loyalty-program/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">pay-as-you-go option</a> and a new relationship with leading Canadian financial institution, <a href="https://stories.starbucks.ca/en/stories/2020/starbucks-and-td-bank-announce-partnership-to-bring-more-rewards-to-canadians/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">TD Bank</a>, the Starbucks app aligns with customer preferences for convenience and on-the-go experiences, while still enabling Starbucks to connect with customers and serve communities safely.

Starbucks ability to innovate rapidly continues to fuel the company’s recovery as it navigates out of the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition to its digital platform, Starbucks continues to create exciting new beverage offerings to meet customer preferences and provide more options for customization and dairy alternatives. The <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://stories.starbucks.ca/en/stories/2021/starbucks-canada-expands-menu-with-non-dairy-delights-this-winter/" data-type="URL" data-id="https://stories.starbucks.ca/en/stories/2021/starbucks-canada-expands-menu-with-non-dairy-delights-this-winter/" target="_blank">latest to be launched</a> in Canada include the Pistachio Latte, a seasonal pick-me-up, and the new Honey Oat Latte, a new non-dairy delight.

With these accelerated growth strategies and rapid innovation, Starbucks is building a new level of resilience for the future.

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When Starbucks launched its first loyalty program, it was based on the simple idea of an old-fashioned punch card (remember those?), rewarding loyal customers for their in-store purchases and encouraging them to keep coming back. But instead of paper cards, customers could register their Starbucks gift cards online to earn benefits, including a free birthday beverage.

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In 2009, the first Stars were awarded in Canada as the Starbucks Card Rewards merged with the Starbucks Gold Card membership program to create a single streamlined <a href="https://www.starbucks.ca/rewards/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Starbucks Rewards</a> loyalty program. Customers began collecting Stars and soon the program expanded into the groundbreaking Starbucks app where paying with the app became possible, followed by the launch of the <a href="https://www.starbucks.ca/coffeehouse%2Fmobile-order" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">order ahead and pay feature</a> in the app in 2015. &nbsp;

The flexibility and choice of rewards expanded too, with <a href="https://stories.starbucks.ca/en/stories/2019/enhance-our-industry-leading-starbucks-rewards-loyalty-program/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">tiered rewards starting in 2019</a> to include merchandise and at-home coffee as well the ability to earn Stars toward free Rewards from the day members joined.

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Today (Sept. 15) marks the next evolution in the industry-leading loyalty program, with <a href="https://stories.starbucks.ca/en/stories/2020/starbucks-to-update-loyalty-program-and-app-this-fall-to-offer-customers-more-ways-to-pay-and-earn-stars/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">even more ways to pay and earn Stars</a> through the Starbucks app. At company-operated stores across Canada, Starbucks Rewards members can scan their app and then pay with cash, credit/debit cards, or select mobile wallets and earn Stars toward free items. Members can also save these payment methods directly in the Starbucks app to earn stars when paying.

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So, just how many Stars have been awarded so far? Let’s quiz your knowledge about Starbucks Rewards below:

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Starting today, Starbucks Rewards members now have more ways to pay and earn Stars. Here’s a look back at how it became one of retail’s most popular customer loyalty programs.

Seeing Stars: More Ways to Pay and 4 Fun Facts about Starbucks Rewards

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Starbucks Canada is accelerating the transformation of its stores with the launch of Curbside Pickup as customer needs of convenience, connection and personalization continue to evolve and retail landscapes shift as a result of COVID-19. The company will begin testing in 10 stores in Ontario cities starting July 9 and will add 20 additional test locations in Vancouver and the Greater Toronto Area through the summer.

Starbucks Curbside Pickup enables customers to be served in a convenient way that respects physical distancing while maintaining the welcoming third place feeling of personal, human connection.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Powered by the <a href="https://stories.starbucks.ca/en/stories/2020/starbucks-app-evolved-into-a-tool-for-customers-amid-covid-19/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Starbucks App</a>, which is integral to ordering and paying ahead, Starbucks new Curbside Pickup service lets customers order ahead and choose Curbside Pickup at participating stores. Upon arrival, the customer can park in a designated curbside parking spot and check-in using the app. The store will then be notified of the customer’s arrival and a barista will gather their order and deliver it to the customer’s car.&nbsp;

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Curbside offers a reduced contact experience to help protect the health and well-being of all customers and partners (employees). Starbucks also has a number of in-store precautions to help prioritize safety. This includes mandatory facial coverings for partners and partner check-ins, which requires all partners to take their temperature ahead of each shift.

Customers, now more than ever, are seeking familiar and convenient experiences, and Starbucks has continued to adapt its operations to meet those needs. Curbside Pickup joins a number of other convenience formats: drive-thru, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://stories.starbucks.ca/en/stories/2020/how-to-guide-for-digital-ordering-at-starbucks/" target="_blank">mobile ordering</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://stories.starbucks.ca/en/stories/2020/starbucks-canada-welcomes-customers-back-grab-and-go-service/" target="_blank">grab-and-go</a>, and <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.ubereats.com/ca/brand/starbucks/?utm_source=starbucks_can&amp;utm_medium=brandpage&amp;utm_content=PAowned" target="_blank">Starbucks® Delivers</a> with Uber Eats.

And, with restrictions lifting in dozens more jurisdictions across the country, several more Starbucks locations are now open for dine-in and patio dining.&nbsp;

Starbucks Canada is accelerating the transformation of its stores with the launch of Curbside Pickup as customer needs of convenience, connection and personalization continue to evolve and retail landscapes shift as a result of COVID-19.

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Starbucks serves as the third place for customers — a warm and welcoming place between home and work where they can turn for comfort and connection. But in the new physical-distancing environment, Starbucks had to rethink what the third place looked like.

At a time when many are feeling socially isolated and lonely, Starbucks tuned into the need for community and committed itself to providing safe, familiar, and convenient experiences. Over the past few weeks, the third place experience created by Starbucks partners (employees) in our stores has extended and evolved into an enhanced digital relationship with customers through the <a href="https://www.starbucks.ca/coffeehouse%2Fmobile-apps" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Starbucks App</a>.&nbsp;

The Starbucks App provides a safe, easy, and convenient way for customers to enjoy their favourite menu items. Customers can order ahead and pay with the Starbucks App at participating stores, which not only saves time, but helps minimize contact with partners and other customers.

After placing an order through the Starbucks App, customers can either pick up their order from a barista at the store entryway or at the drive-thru. For those new to using the app, here are <a href="https://stories.starbucks.ca/en/stories/2020/how-to-guide-for-digital-ordering-at-starbucks/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">step-by-step instructions for digital ordering</a>.

The Starbucks App is a tool for customers to help minimize contact, <a href="https://www.starbucks.ca/store-locator" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">find their closest store</a>, and check operating hours.

By using the Starbucks App, customers can also <a href="https://stories.starbucks.ca/en/stories/2020/how-to-join-starbucks-rewards/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">collect Stars towards Rewards</a> with almost all purchases when they become Starbucks Rewards members and pay with their registered Starbucks Card in the app. To welcome customers back to stores, Starbucks is offering three new promotions:

Another convenient way customers can enjoy their favourite menu items is through <a href="https://www.ubereats.com/ca/brand/starbucks/?utm_source=starbucks_can&amp;utm_medium=brandpage&amp;utm_content=PAowned" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Starbucks Delivers</a> via Uber Eats. Menu limited. See the Uber Eats App for details.

As we move out of this crisis, <a href="https://stories.starbucks.ca/en/stories/2020/starbucks-canada-prioritizes-safety-as-it-resumes-store-operations/">partner and</a><a href="https://stories.starbucks.ca/en/stories/2020/starbucks-canada-prioritizes-safety-as-it-resumes-store-operations/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> </a><a href="https://stories.starbucks.ca/en/stories/2020/starbucks-canada-prioritizes-safety-as-it-resumes-store-operations/">customer safety</a> will continue to be Starbucks top priority.&nbsp;

How the Starbucks App Evolved into a Tool for Customers Amid COVID-19

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When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, Starbucks Canada made the decision to step back and rethink what partner (employee) and customer safety looked like. Starbucks <a href="https://stories.starbucks.ca/en/stories/2020/starbucks-canada-to-close-cafes-and-move-to-drive-thru-and-delivery-only/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">closed most company-operated cafés</a> and reduced its service to Drive-Thru, delivery, and take-out only.&nbsp;

These open stores have helped Starbucks test and refine new ways of working, specifically in this social-distancing environment, and now, the company is ready to roll out its new model more broadly.

Over the following days and weeks, customers will have access to more stores, and the company expects to resume operations in as many stores as possible by the end of May. This will be determined on a community-by-community basis as Starbucks continues to prioritize the health and well-being of its customers and partners.

This announcement was made by Lori Digulla, president of Starbucks Canada, in an open letter to all partners today. “A lot has changed over the last six weeks,” she said. “As we enter this new phase, we know that we can evolve how we serve our customers as restrictions begin to lift and we are ready to continue to be fluid in how we serve our communities.”

Starbucks will monitor and adjust its operations, making decisions to open additional stores or expand services (like curbside pick-up or walk-in orders) on a community-by-community basis working closely with local leadership, health authorities and provincial governments as the environment and regulations change. 

To learn about what customers can expect, watch the video below.

To learn more about the mandatory safety measures Starbucks has put in place, visit our <a href="https://stories.starbucks.ca/en/stories/2020/what-customers-need-to-know-about-starbucks-response-to-covid-19/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">at-a-glance overview</a>. To learn more about this announcement, read Lori Digulla’s full letter below.

These last six weeks have been challenging in every sense. Everything about our lives at home, at work, and how we interact within our communities has changed and taken an emotional toll on each of us.&nbsp;The impact of COVID-19 has been unimaginable, and it requires us to re-imagine our future, our new normal, and then the next normal, as we navigate out of this crisis together.

Throughout this ever-changing situation, every decision we’ve made has been rooted in our Mission and values. They are, and always will be, our compass. We’ve prioritized the health and well-being of our customers and partners, made decisions grounded in facts and science and showed up in a positive and responsible way to serve our communities.&nbsp; Thank you for your commitment throughout these changes. Your care, participation and leadership has allowed us to accomplish so much in a short period of time.

Together, we have completely reimagined how to operate our stores safely, for partners and customers, often exceeding guidance from government and health authorities. We made the decision to continue to pay all our partners even if they weren’t working, and paid you even more if you were, while offering comprehensive mental health and EAP support. And we developed the biggest and most comprehensive community support program in our history, including food donations, financial grants, and prioritizing support for First Responders and Front-Line workers.

I am so very proud of you and your unwavering support for each other and the communities we serve.&nbsp; During this time of uncertainty, you have been there for each other and our customers in so many creative and deeply compassionate ways.&nbsp; I am humbled to stand beside you as a partner and am constantly inspired by each of you.&nbsp; Our customers have shared with us that we are playing an important role for them during this difficult time. We have received letters, and cards and posts, and heard stories that the sense of normalcy and respite we bring is important to them. Front Line workers have been deeply appreciative of our “surprise and delights” and free coffee. &nbsp;And I hear from many of you that you are eager to get back to your stores and reunite with your customers and your communities.

Our open stores have helped us learn so much about our new “take out” model and we have changing patterns and busy day parts we are adjusting to.&nbsp; These stores have helped us test and refine new ways of working and new operating models, designed specifically for this social-distancing environment, and we will now roll this out more broadly.&nbsp;

Starting this week, customers will have access to more stores, and we expect to resume operations in as many stores as possible by the end of May. &nbsp;To start, these stores will offer our current Drive Thru, delivery and pick-up only service.&nbsp; From there, we will monitor and adjust our operations, making decisions to open additional stores or expand services (like curbside pick-up or walk-in orders) on a community-by-community basis working closely with local leadership, health authorities and provincial governments as the environment and regulations change.

To facilitate the best decisions in each market across the country and support our field leaders in this work, we have developed a data-rich dashboard to provide comprehensive information, including store format details, government data on confirmed cases and trends about COVID-19 and how that may influence decisions at the individual store level. As the ability to test for COVID-19 increases, we’ll be able to continuously enhance our monitoring capabilities.

Of course, we have a number of previously announced mandatory measures that remain in place to run safe stores for partners and customers:

We will also continue to provide Catastrophe Pay through June 14th for any partner:

A lot has changed over the last 6 weeks. As we welcome back thousands of partners who have not been working since mid-March, understandably, you will experience a variety of emotions and have questions about our modified operations. All partners will attend two blocks of training over two days, to reconnect on supporting partner care, community building, and the safety and operational changes we’ve put in place in our stores. It will be important to come together as a team and familiarize everyone to the way we will work for the foreseeable future. We will continue to lean into the many safety measures we’ve already put in place, and as we monitor and adapt, we will invest in new solutions, if needed, to ensure you feel cared for and supported.

As we enter this new phase, we know that we can evolve how we serve our customers as restrictions begin to lift and we are ready to continue to be fluid in how we serve our communities. I also ask that we continue to care for each other. Throughout this, we’ve all tried to do what is right, follow guidelines and help those around us the best we can, but now more than ever, as we begin to come together again, we need to treat each other with compassion and empathy.

The impact that this pandemic has had on the world has been widespread, yet unique to each of us, and wholly unimaginable. Coming out of that, we must acknowledge and grieve what we have lost and then work together to collectively reimagine our future. I know that together, we will recover from the events of the COVID-19 pandemic and while we won’t be the same as before, we will be stronger. The resilience, commitment and care you have demonstrated at every step is proof of that!

It is with optimism and gratitude that I welcome you back to do what we love to do, serve our communities and be with our Starbucks family.&nbsp; I look forward to welcoming you back home. &nbsp;

Starting this week, customers will have access to more stores, and the company expects to resume operations in as many stores as possible by the end of May. This will be determined on a community-by-community basis as Starbucks continues to prioritize the health and well-being of its customers and partners.

Starbucks Canada Expects to Resume Operations in as Many Stores as Possible by the End of May

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The <a href="https://www.starbucks.ca/rewards/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)">Starbucks Rewards program</a> was <a href="https://stories.starbucks.ca/en/stories/2019/enhance-our-industry-leading-starbucks-rewards-loyalty-program/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)">enhanced last year</a> to make it easier and faster for members to earn free food, drinks and more from Starbucks. There are now more reasons than ever for customers to enroll and make the most of their visits, from easy ordering to Bonus Stars (and yes, free coffee!).

Here are the top reasons for customers to become a Starbucks Rewards member today:

The <a href="https://stories.starbucks.ca/en/stories/2020/starbucks-pickup-store-toronto/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)">opening of Canada’s first Pickup store</a> at <a href="https://www.starbucks.ca/promo/pickup" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)">Toronto’s Commerce Court</a> is another way Starbucks is serving customers who love the order-ahead experience using Mobile Order &amp; Pay. Unlike traditional Starbucks cafés, the Toronto Pickup store was uniquely designed for customers on-the-go.

Mobile Order &amp; Pay on the Starbucks mobile app is the primary ordering and payment method for customers here, making the Pickup store a first-of-its-kind store experience, and only second in the world following <a href="https://stories.starbucks.com/stories/2019/new-starbucks-pickup-location-in-penn-plaza-opens-november-5/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)">New York City’s Penn Plaza</a>.

How to become a Starbucks Rewards member

Customers can join the Starbucks Rewards program through the Starbucks mobile app or by registering a Starbucks Card at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)" href="http://www.starbucks.ca/rewards" target="_blank">www.starbucks.ca/rewards</a>. Customers may register multiple Starbucks Cards to their Starbucks Rewards account and will earn Stars for eligible purchases using a registered physical or digital Starbucks Card. Starbucks Rewards members can view and track their Star balance and available Rewards by using the Starbucks mobile app.

There’s no limit to the number of Rewards that can be earned, however, individual Stars do expire after six months. To see when Stars expire, open the Starbucks app, tap “Details” under your Star balance and scroll to the bottom for “Stars expiring soon.”

Some restrictions apply. Starbucks Rewards is available at participating stores. For full program details, visit <a href="http://www.starbucks.ca/rewards/terms" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)">www.starbucks.ca/rewards/terms</a>.

Members must pay with their registered Starbucks Card (or registered Card in the mobile app) in order to earn Stars.&nbsp;Stars cannot be earned on purchases of alcohol, Starbucks Cards or Starbucks Card reloads.&nbsp;

Free food and beverage Rewards may be redeemed at participating stores and exclude alcoholic beverages and multi-serve items. Not all stores honour tiered Rewards.&nbsp; 

To qualify for the Birthday Reward, you must have made at least one Star-earning transaction prior to your birthday each year using your registered Starbucks Card.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Free refills available during same in-store visit only.&nbsp;&nbsp; 

Members can earn Stars for purchasing qualifying Starbucks® products at participating grocery locations by uploading a receipt at <a href="http://www.Starbucks-stars.ca" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)">www.Starbucks-stars.ca</a>. Excludes purchases made online or at Starbucks® stores. Terms and conditions apply. See <a href="http://www.Starbucks-stars.ca" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)">www.Starbucks-stars.ca</a> for receipt verification program details.

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There are plenty of benefits to becoming a Starbucks Rewards member, from easy ordering to Bonus Stars (and yes, free coffee!).

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