Howard Schultz, the former CEO of Starbucks, grapples with the rapid decline in sales and intense competition from Dunkin' Donuts. He reveals the emotional toll of his leadership during a corporate crisis, discussing radical measures like store closures for employee retraining. As Dunkin' capitalizes on Starbucks' missteps, a nationwide taste test reveals surprising preferences that shift the coffee landscape. Schultz emphasizes the need for a return to core values and improved customer satisfaction to navigate through these turbulent times.
Howard Schultz can hardly believe the mess his company is in, with sales in free fall. To pull out of it, he’ll need to make a radical move. Yet no matter what he does, Starbucks’ problems only get worse. And Dunkin Donuts is in expansion mode, looking to capitalize on the coffee giant’s missteps. Then, a blind taste test tips the scales in an unexpected direction.