Starbucks Corp. is testing a protein option in its drink lineup, wading into a red-hot trend as it seeks to reverse a string of sales declines.
The trial features a sugar-free vanilla latte topped with protein banana cold foam, according to Starbucks. It's part of a broader overhaul of the menu that's key to the turnaround bid led by Chief Executive Officer Brian Niccol.
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Starbucks is shrinking its menu by 30% while adding new products it's betting will lure in more guests. It also aims to speed up service by simplifying baristas' workflow. Niccol has said Starbucks wants to make a name for itself in the health and wellness category, with more customers looking for added benefits or less sugar. Protein drinks are popular at Dutch Bros Inc., a fast-growing chain that has attracted a Gen Z fandom.
Starbucks is taking a new approach to testing through a model called “Starting Five,” picking select locations in the US to pilot products. Feedback from workers and customers will shape the items before a national launch.
In addition to protein, Starbucks is exploring baking pastries fresh in store — a change from the current practice of bringing in precooked products that get warmed on site. Tests include a freshly baked butter croissant and double chocolate cookie that are being put through the “Starting Five” process.
Additional new offerings include a brown sugar “strato” frappuccino — a layered drink that's debuting this summer for a limited time to mark the 30th anniversary of the iced blended beverages.
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