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Brian Niccol

Brian Niccol

Chairman and CEO, Starbucks

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  • 4h ago

    Starbucks explores takeover bid for Chipotle in talks with financial advisers

    Starbucks has held exploratory talks with advisers over an acquisition of Chipotle Mexican Grill, a transaction that would combine two of the largest American restaurant chains under chief executive Brian Niccol.

  • Sep 24

    Starbucks to close 250 North American stores in $300 million restructuring round

    The coffee chain will shutter roughly 1% of its North American footprint this week as COO Mike Grams cites underperformance and CEO Brian Niccol lowers full-year store opening targets.

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