Starbucks Corp. and McDonald’s Corp. both said last week that same-store sales turned positive in July.“What customers are looking for right now are experiences that are safe, familiar and convenient," Starbucks Chief Executive Officer Kevin Johnson told Bloomberg TV. “That’s what’s going to drive this recovery," he said, predicting that U.S.
sales would be back to pre-Covid levels by March.What’s more, while transactions are down, average amount spent per visit is actually increasing, Johnson said.At-home brewing saves money — an A$60 ($43) bag from bespoke coffee roaster St Ali works out at roughly A$0.42 per shot, compared with the A$5 you’d pay inside.