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100

Where can I go to access the routine dashboard?

POS & BOH PC

100

On average how many Starbucks Cards are activated during our Holiday season?

Nearly 50%

This gives us a unique opportunity to create new relationships and gain new business in Q2 one of our slowest quarters of the year.

100

What are the 2 products we are discontinuing AND can they be donated?

Toffee Nut Syrup

Oleato Olive Oil

YES! They can be donated with your food donations.

100

What tool can leaders use to assess inventory foundations?

How to Trouble Shoot Inventory Issues - Quick Reference Guide

100

What are the steps to the Peak Play Caller Routine?

1. Observe

2. Assess

3. Resolve

4. Finish

200

A store has one partner deployed to bar - how many labelers should be in use?

ONE labeler!

All beverages should be routed to the labeler where the primary position for the partner is.

200

When are & what happens on Partner Shopping days?

Nov. 11-22 and Dec. 13-20

All partners recieve 40% off their purchases.

200

What are the 3 new resources available for our Food Share Program?

Food Share Resource Guide

Editable Food Share Poster

Replacement Stickers for BOH refrigerator

200

What is our FY25 goal for internal promotions from SSV and above as a company?

90%

200

What is the close the Gap process following a Ecosure Audit?

1. SM reviews and creates a plan of action, with each action linked to a date.

2. DM reviews and approves/rejects plan.

3. SM edits. Then marks items off as they are completed.

4. DM & SM validate all GAPs have been closed.

300

Which part of the HUB would you visit to learn more about routing?

Store Technology 

300

What are our 4 new pastries?

Turkey Sage Danish, Dark Toffee Bunt, Penguin Cookie & Snowman Cake Pop.

300

What is the NEW Quarterly Excellence Awards Cadence?

From: Nomination period is the entire quarter and selection period is the entire next quarter.

To: Nomination Window is the last month of the quarter, and the selection period is the first 15 days of the following quarter.

300

By when should all SSV & SM Safety Simulation Training be completed?

11/4

300

What is the WA state single-use law that applies to ALL stores in our market?

All single use items should be available for customer's to grab; utensils, all cold beverage lids and straws.

ALL cold beverages for here should not have a lid when handed out and all utensils for any orders for here.

400

TRUE or FALSE

Routing would look the same for the following two plays:

PLAY1: 1 ESP, 1CBS

PLAY2:1 ESP, 2 CBS

TRUE!

400

When is Last Minute Gifting & what is the deal?

Dec. 12-25


Customer's will recieve 30% off seasonal merchandise and Holiday Coffees!

400

What are we doing to celebrate Veterans Day?

We offer any person who has served for us a free tall brewed coffee - we will make the moment right!

400

When will stores get the new shroud for the Compact Draft Two Tap Nitro System & what is it for?

Throughout November. It is to keep the tap screw secure. Stores will recieve 3 one is to be kept for future use.

400

What are the REQUIRED printed tools we have available for all partners daily?

BONUS: what is expected to be captured on it.

1. DCRs: Peak, Station Restock

2. Sales Tracker: RMIP targets (now available!), TSD, Average Ticket goals, daily progress

3. OTW trackers for All DTs

500

Where do brewed coffee & un-warmed pastries get routed to?

NO where!

Gathering is a part of the Cafe Order routine. Partners when in routine will gather all brewed coffee, un-warmed pastries and oatmeal.

500

What are the 6 Holiday Cold Foams this year? And which one has dairy in it even when using the non-dairy creamer?

Peppermint Chocolate Cream Cold Foam, Sugar Cookie Cream Cold Foam, Chestnut Praline Cream Cold Foam, Gingerbread Cream Cold Foam, Caramel Brûlée Cream Cold Foam, Salted pecan Cream Cold Foam

Caramel Brûlée Cream Cold Foam - the sauce has dairy in it!

500

What is the website for partners to find resources for voting AND what is a speaking point should a partner be asked by a customer about who they are voting for?

FuelOurDemocracy.com

If asked about whether Starbucks supports a candidate: We believe civic engagement is important year-round and encourage everyone to make their voice heard. 

If customer shares how they are voting: Thanks for sharing! What can we get started for you today?  

500

What 3 tools should be used when building capability in SSVs around the Peak Play Caller Role so they are effectively living in the HOST role?

Play Caller Peak Cycle, SCS Playcaller Skill Check & Working Together to Support Stations

500

When is season of cheer and what can SMs and partners do to get involved?

November 7-December 31st

Visit the season of cheer HUB page for inspiration and ideas on ways to serve, find fun activities for teams to participate in, and other ideas to celebrate the team and customers.

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