Starbucks @Starbucks_SA Opens at Cradlestone @MallCradlestone #StarbucksSA

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An exciting new Starbucks South Africa experience has opened for locals at Cradlestone Mall in the heart of Mogale City. Shopper enjoyment convenience is already built-in for every visitor to the mall, and now Starbucks promises to raise expectations to even higher levels. With its designer ambience of blue decor, rich leather furnishings, honey wood fittings and gold trim, this new Starbucks is an architectural masterpiece worthy of its position near the neighbouring World Heritage site.

Perfectly positioned at entrance four, boasting masses of free parking — including family and disabled bays — the walk-up window adds an enticing opportunity to pop in and pull out with your favourite beverage and snack any time of day. Make your morning commute, afternoon school run or occasional mall visit a treat with the full Starbucks menu of offerings.

The wide range of Starbucks premium coffees, warm and friendly service, the speciality Frappuccinos and other iced beverages promise to be a big hit with local and international visitors enjoying the modern splendour of this family-friendly mall full of quality shops, restaurants, and services.

The new store, managed by the warmly hospitable Lesego Moalusi, features the full range of Starbucks hot and cold beverages and a selection of delicious treats, including brownies, macaroons, and the famous Chocolate Brownie. You can also savour the new sensational Caramel Waffle Latte, individual Carrot Cake and Chocolate Cake.

Lesego and her team invite customers to visit and enjoy their handcrafted seasonal beverages, including the spicy and refined Holiday Blend featuring rare aged Sumatra coffee beans, the new sweet and figgy Holiday Reserve blonde roast, or the return of the ever-popular candied ginger and cedar spice of the traditional Holiday Blend.

This latest Starbucks store is the perfect place to connect with friends, family or colleagues with handcrafted, high-quality, hot, and ice-cold teas and coffees served by super-friendly Starbucks hosts. And while you’re there, ask Lesego to make up her personal favourite — “for me, it’s all about the caffeine kick so I go for the flat white kick-starter or an Espresso Frapp with its extra kick.”

Did you know?

Starbucks coffee is 99% ethically sourced and accredited by Conservation International under the C.A.F.E. Practices programme. Starbucks is committed to ethically sourcing coffee worldwide and including exceptional coffee from nine countries in Africa – Rwanda, Uganda, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Kenya, Burundi, Zambia, Cameroon, and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

For more information, visit www.starbucks.co.za.

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@Starbucks_SA Joins the Parkhurst community on 4th Avenue #StarbucksParkhurst #Cantwaittoserveyou #Parkhurstbeourguest

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Starbucks is adding its own iconic touch to the trendy neighbourhood coffee shop ambience on Parkhurst’s popular 4th Avenue strip with a brand new store, offering the full Starbucks experience.

Starbucks Parkhurst, located at 31 4th Avenue on the corner of 12th Street, is opening with a Cortado (two ristretto shots topped with warm silky milk) and Croissant special 20% discount offer for the weekend of 30 July to 1 August.

The new store’s manager is Teeman Mncube, who says the Parkhurst market is a perfect fit for the Starbucks brand. “We’re excited about joining the vibrant Parkhurst community, and we’re committed to making sure that our store is an ideal place for people to gather, relax, socialise or work, and enjoy themselves, while experiencing their favourite or soon-to-be favourite items on our food and beverages menu. There’s always something for everyone, and the Starbucks partners are here to welcome customers with our friendly ‘Be My Guest’ spirit.”

The store’s operating hours are from 6am to 6pm, seven days a week, depending on lockdown restrictions.

Parkhurst Store Manager - Teeman Mncube

Starbucks Parkhurst features the full range of Starbucks hot and cold beverages, as well as a selection of delicious treats, including muffins, brownies and macarons. The brand’s wide range of premium coffees, and warm and friendly service from the skilled and knowledgeable partners, are now readily accessible at the new spot on 4th Avenue in Parkhurst. Starbucks coffee is 99% ethically sourced and accredited by Conservation International under the C.A.F.E. Practices programme.

Join the Parkhurst conversation by sharing your pics of your Starbucks Parkhurst experience on social media, using the hashtags #StarbucksParkhurst #Cantwaittoserveyou #Parkhurstbeourguest.

Did you know?

Starbucks’ is fast becoming known for fabulous food & beverage pairing options, developed by expert chefs, with both savoury and sweet menu items.

Savoury pairings include breakfast or lunchtime options of a freshly baked bagel filled with cream cheese, chives, and fresh cucumber, paired with brewed coffee or Americano; a French toast brioche with chicken schnitzel, finished with mayonnaise and a hint of mustard, paired with a cold brew; or many other pairing combinations.

For the sweet-toothed, the options include pairing a light caramel-flavoured sponge sandwiched together with salted caramel ganache, topped with white chocolate shavings, with the limited-time offer salted caramel latte – steamed salted caramel infused milk and espresso shots.

Starbucks Partners preparing to serve guests from 29 July

Get to know your Starbucks Parkhurst store manager – 60 seconds with Teeman Mncube

Q: Where did you grow up?

A: Johannesburg.

Q: Where do you live now?

A: Bramley View.

Q: What is the biggest challenge or adversity you’ve faced in getting to where you are today?

A: Raising two girls on my own.

Q: What got you through this challenge?

A: A forgiving heart and humility.

Q: Starbucks baristas are known as Partners. What does it mean to be a Partner?

A: To be a partner means responsibility, ownership, accountability, and being a valued asset in a successful brand.

Q: What is your favourite Starbucks beverage and why?

A: Flat white: it cures the silent scream for coffee the balance of two shots and steamed milk to perfection; in a short cup it’s the best.

Q: Cappuccino or Frappuccino?

A: Frappuccino – it’s a treat.

Q: What causes are important to you?

A: Gift of the Givers and World Vision for feeding the hungry worldwide.

Q: If you could change one thing in the world, what would it be, and why?

A: If only everyone could afford their basic needs the world would be a much better and safer place. Poverty is painful, poverty makes people do the unthinkable. If there was one thing I would change in the world that will be poverty.

Q: Favourite thing to do when you’re not at work?

A: Spending time with my kids and close family members and friends.

For more information, visit www.starbucks.co.za.

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@Starbucks_SA Scores A 1-2-3 With The New FreshX #Rosebank Store #carrythemerrywithstarbucks

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Just one week after Starbucks arrived in the Western Cape and Gauteng for the first time, Starbucks is hitting another milestone in South Africa – opening its first store inside a grocery retail setting. The new Starbucks store will open in the brand-new Checkers FreshX in Rosebank Mall, as part of major expansion drive which will see eight-stores open across four weeks in the province.

Of the new Starbucks stores, five are in Cape Town, one in Stellenbosch, and one each in Johannesburg and Pretoria.

CEO Hyprop Morne Wilken with CEO of Rand Capital Coffee Adrian Maizy

Starbucks FreshX Rosebank is designed to complement the Starbucks Reserve offering, which is located outside the Rosebank Mall. Customers are invited to visit the store to enjoy the Starbucks Holiday menu including a wide selection of handcrafted seasonal beverages. Starbucks coffee is 99% ethically sourced and accredited by Conservation International under the C.A.F.E. Practices programme.

Adrian Maizey, CEO of Rand Capital Coffee, the licensee of Starbucks in South Africa, says the FreshX Rosebank store “It’s a stunning store, designed to deliver the Starbucks experience in partnership with Checkers FreshX.”

The second Starbucks ‘store within a store’ opens in Checkers FreshX in Stellenbosch on 12 December, and Maizey says that looking ahead, the two brands have entered into a long-term partnership.

Willem Hunlun, COO of Checkers, says this collaboration between the two brands will make Starbucks’ menu more accessible to consumers with the increased retail footprint through the Checkers FreshX supermarket. He adds, “As Checkers continues to grow and expand its fresh offering, the partnership with Starbucks is evidence of our efforts to offer an improved and outstanding shopping experience.”

Maizey, a born and bred South African from Pretoria, who, together with his team has been involved in the design of all the new Starbucks stores, says it’s exciting to introduce a variation in the Starbucks experience with the in-store offering. “We believe Starbucks FreshX Rosebank will be a destination for delicious coffee and a gathering place for local shoppers. Our partners, as our baristas are known, look forward to sharing their appreciation and knowledge of coffee with our customers in an environment where everyone is welcome.”,

Join the conversation on social media by sharing your Starbucks FreshX experience using the hashtag #carrythemerrywithstarbucks.

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Starbucks Expands its Footprint to #CapeTown @Starbucks_SA

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Starbucks has affirmed its bullish view on the South African market with a bold expansion into Cape Town, scheduled for later this year. This was announced by Adrian Maizey, owner and CEO of Rand Capital Coffee, the custodian of Starbucks in Southern Africa.

“We remain committed to our expansion strategy and vision, which is to provide all South Africans with an extraordinary experience and offering, from both a customer and partner perspective, despite the Covid-19 pandemic.” Maizey refers to Starbucks employees as ‘partners’ in line with the company’s global policy as the term fosters a sense of equality and shared vision, and is consistent with Starbucks’ mission to inspire and nurture the human spirit – one person, one cup and one neighbourhood at a time.

Maizey says that Starbucks’ launch into Cape Town was initially intended to happen in June. “When Covid-19 hit we had to place the initiative on hold, triggering several hard decisions that impacted all partners, and a mass round of lease renegotiations across the country.

“Fortunately, we have resilient partners and we are grateful to those landlords who share our vision and commitment to contribute to the South African economy, and who have worked closely with us to help ensure our expansion was only delayed and not cancelled. It is during such a time of crisis that the importance of collaboration between all stakeholders for the greater good, is most apparent,” says Maizey.

With several leases now in place in the Mother City, and investment initiated in the requisite supply chain, which the company has now brought inhouse, Starbucks Southern Africa is now embarking on building its Cape Town team. Rand Capital Coffee’s expansion journey will initially result in at least 50 permanent new jobs, with the further employment of local artists, construction contractors, and artisans.

Behind the strong Starbucks brand, says Maizey, is its employees. “Our business is strong because of our store partners who have shown up in support of one another and our business in tough times. They will be the ones who take Starbucks South Africa to the next level, and who will be the drivers behind the South African public’s growing passion and enjoyment of this incredible brand.”

On the subject of store design and experience, Maizey says the Cape Town stores “will offer an experience consistent with the values and store atmosphere that Starbucks is known for globally, designed to reflect the most beautiful city of them all.”

Adds Maizey, “We are humbled and delighted to introduce the Starbucks Experience to customers in Cape Town and hope our store will become not only a destination for an exceptional coffee, but also a gathering place for the local community. We look forward to sharing our deep pride and enthusiasm for coffee, brewed and served by a world-class team of passionate, knowledgeable partners with Capetonians and visitors to the city.”

Starbucks began in 1971 as a roaster and retailer of beans, ground coffee, tea and spices, with a single store in Seattle. Today the company connects with millions of customers every day with its own special taste and offering that has seen the company grow to more than 30,000 retail stores in 80 markets.

About Starbucks

Since 1971, Starbucks Coffee Company has been committed to ethically sourcing and roasting high-quality arabica coffee. Today, with over 32,000 stores around the globe, the company is the premier roaster and retailer of specialty coffee in the world. Through our unwavering commitment to excellence and our guiding principles, we bring the unique Starbucks Experience to life for every customer through every cup. To share in the experience, please visit us in our stores or online at http://news.starbucks.com or www.starbucks.com.

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@Starbucks_SA CEO Adrian Maizey Sees Opportunity for the Brand Locally #Starbucks

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The first Starbucks in South Africa opened in Johannesburg in 2016 and has grown to 17 stores across 3 cities. Since opening, more than 300 partners (employees) have been hired, creating an opportunity for young people with rewarding careers in retail. Distinct décor and design inspired by South African art and culture truly set Starbucks SA apart from the rest, and with a number of Starbucks outlets in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal, this is just the beginning.

Earlier this month, Starbucks opened four additional coffee houses in South Africa, in Johannesburg, Pretoria and Durban, bringing its iconic coffeehouse experience to even more customers across the country. And in November, South Africa’s own Teddy Nzama was named the 2019 Starbucks Barista Champion across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa – beating out 30,000 of his global peers to claim top honours.

As of 2 Dec, Starbucks SA is now operated by Rand Group, founded and headed by Adrian Maizey. The experienced business leader is optimistic about the Starbucks brand. With a wealth of experience and knowledge in managing investment partnerships and his entrepreneurial spirit, Adrian is bringing his expertise home to serve the American coffee brand the South African way.

“I would like to make a difference in South Africa,” Adrian says. “We intend to continue to invest in the country by creating employment and provide the South African consumer with choice and uplift the community the Starbucks way. We will create sustainable ongoing enterprises that can employ, grow and develop people, and those people can go out and spend money, and uplift their communities. It’s a virtuous cycle, and one we believe strongly in, and South Africa will benefit from that tremendously.”

Starbucks SA is passionate about the people working for the brand and subsequently created an employment system that seeks to change lives. The “Changing Lanes Programme” focuses on the development and empowerment of disadvantaged and unemployed individuals. This programme has been used to recruit candidates aged 18 - 25 to form part of the Starbucks family. These partners receive training in the art of brewing the perfect cup of coffee and delivering customer service in a way that only Starbucks can deliver. They’re supported through various training modules to ensure personal and career growth. 

Starbucks is committed to buying 100% ethically sourced coffee and investing in the livelihoods and long-term opportunity of coffee farming communities around the world – many of which are located in Africa.

On how he’s feeling about the future of Starbucks in South Africa, Adrian says, “I’m excited about its prospects, I’m excited about building the Starbucks brand and growing with the country. The two are connected. I know we can make an impact on many people’s lives and can be a beacon of excellence - an oasis of sorts - that would be a wonderful outcome. 

Adrian J. Maizey is the founder of Rand Group. After attending the University of Pretoria in 1992, Adrian went on to complete his Bachelor of Business Administration degree with distinction from the University of Nebraska and holds an MBA from the distinguished Harvard Business School. This 22-time Ironman triathlon finisher is more than your typical businessman, and with him bringing his dashing and dynamic skills to an already vibrant brand like Starbucks SA.

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