Burger King inks deal with Starbucks’ Seattle’s Best for coffee switch
By APTuesday, February 16, 2010
Summary Box: Burger King to debut Seattle’s Best
THE BREW: Burger King, the nation’s second-largest burger chain, will begin selling Starbucks’ Seattle’s Best Coffee in all its U.S. locations.
THE DATES: Sales will begin in select regions in June and be rolled out nationwide by September.
THE COST: Franchise owners will set prices. But Burger King suggests a range of $1 to $2.79.
THE SKINNY: Hot coffee will come in 12-ounce, 16-ounce and 20-ounce sizes. Iced coffee, which comes with the option to add vanilla or mocha flavors, will be sold in 22-ounce and 32-ounce sizes.
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