- Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol said the company could eventually expand beyond coffee into a multi-brand business, similar to Yum Brands.
Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol said the company could eventually become a multi-brand business like Yum Brands, leveraging its scale. He said he would 'never say never' to acquisitions, though Starbucks remains focused on its own turnaround and doesn't need deals to meet growth targets. The comments follow Starbucks' dismissal of Chipotle takeover rumors.
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