Starbucks Is The Latest Chain To Add Value Menu: What You Need To Know

Starbucks Corp‘s SBUX brand is not synonymous with bargains. However, the coffee chain could be poised to change that with the release of a new value menu meant to appeal to the cash-squeezed consumer.

What Happened: Starbucks rolled out its “Starbucks Pairings Menu” to customers on Tuesday.

The deal offers a tall iced/hot coffee or tea paired with a butter croissant for $5​ or a tall iced/hot coffee or tea paired with a breakfast sandwich​ for $6. The offer is available all day. Prices will be higher if customers order drinks in a larger size or if customizations are made.

The deal is a significant discount, almost 30%, if the two items were ordered separately.

Why it Matters: Starbucks’ stock tumbled in early May after disappointing quarterly financial data. Starbucks has struggled to maintain customers amid increased prices and broader market inflation.

The Seattle-based coffee chain joins several other chains, including McDonald’s Corp MCD, which have introduced deals in recent months as value propositions to customers. McDonald’s will have a similar $5 meal deal promotion for this summer.

A study from Finance Buzz found that prices at fast food chains have increased more than inflation since 2014. At Starbucks, prices have increased by 39% in that timeframe.

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