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100

These are the dates when we need to schedule 15 minutes for each partner to complete Mid-Winter promo craft training. 

What is 1/20-2/2

100

New feature that is added to store iPads on 1/16.

What is the Digital Production Manager (DPM).

100

The date when FY26 Q1 RMIP statements will be available in the Incentive(s) Statement portlet within Partner Central 

What is 1/26

100

This is a Valentine's Day Duo drink that you are excited to try!

What is: White Chocolate Strawberry Cream Cold Brew or Strawberry Shortcake Frappuccino Blended Beverage

100

The number of hours partners need to hit their benefit eligibility and the date of the next audit.

What is 520 hours by July 6.

200

The dates when we will lead a Coffeehouse Playbook Play Caller meeting with our SSV's using the BTS facilitation guide. 

What is 1/20-1/25.

200

This key term will print on the beverage label for all hot milk-based Delivery beverages starting 12/30, making it easier to craft delivery drinks to standard.

What is "Extra Hot".

200

P-card updates will include the following changes. 

What is:

  • Certain merchant codes will be disabled to prevent accidental non-standard purchases 
  • Discretionary spend (district meetings, meals, space rentals) will now move to the DM or RD T&E card, ensuring accurate ledger coding and better financial tracking.
  • Paid outs should no longer be used at merchants where the P-card cannot be used.   
200

These are the notes you taste in the new 1971 Roast.

What is Toasted Sugar and Rich Walnut.
200

Artisanal Bakery Case smallwares will begin to arrive on these dates.

What is 1/6-1/26

300

The January issue of The Brew launches on this date. 

What is 1/12.

300

This is the dollar amount incentive that will be received by partners in coffeehouses in the top 10%, with the lowest customer complaint rate from Q2-Q3.

What is $250.

300

Name one of the new features from the updated Analyzing Profit & Loss and Expense Details Reports Procedure 

What is:

  • A detailed, step-by-step process for analyzing your P&L report that includes links to available tools and resources.
  • Weekly and monthly review steps to create a consistent, repeatable workflow. 
  • Key terms and definitions for better understanding.
300

This syrup returns for good this time.

What is Raspberry

300

The date the Limited-Edition paper hot cup launches.

What is Feb. 9.

400

This is when you need to input all Holiday Sales/Notes for next year's tracking

What is today! 1/5/26.
400

The Benefits Eligibility Audit is happening on this day.

What is Jan 6.

400

This is where Sales targets will be visible in Decision Center and Plan documents will be available.

What is the RMIP Sales Planning Folder and shared in MyDaily

400

This drink will get its own dedicated category in the Starbucks app menu beginning Feb. 3!

What is Matcha!

400

Name one thing your Shift Supervisors need to know about the upcoming Shiftsmart Facilities Inspections. 

What is :

  • Inspections will appear in My Daily as Facilities Inspection work tasks.

  • Shiftsmart employees will show a digital authorization letter on arrival.

  • Visits occur after 10 a.m. local time, any day of the week.

  • Inspections cover all interior and exterior areas, including the back of house.

  • Shiftsmart employees follow Starbucks dress code and use their own devices.

  • Inspections are informational only; no score is assigned.

500

Winter Promo launches on this day. 

What is 1/6.

500

These are areas that will be updated in the Partner Guide on 1/31.

What is the Drug & Alcohol Policy, Weapons policy and Merchandise Availability and Partner Purchase Standards.

500

This is the date you can start hiring new ASM's in your Coffeehouse. 

What is there is no date yet. 

Please continue to focus on building skills such as coaching, prioritizing, planning, and decision-making across the team. Encourage any interested partner to engage in development opportunities. 

500

This is one new food offering, that drops in Mid-Winter, that you are most excited to try.

What is Dubai Chocolate Bite, Cookie Croissant Swirl, Yuzu Citrus Blossom, Chocolate Pistachio Loaf, Berry Blondie, Strawberry Matcha Loaf.

500

The two new core beverages launching on Feb 3.

What is Iced Double Berry Matcha and Iced Banana Bread Matcha.

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