[Kozo’s Food Service News #126] Starbucks US to sell majority stake in Japanese business. A $3 billion (approx. 500 billion yen) mega-deal and the cold-blooded scenario of …

On September 16, 2026, Reuters reported that Starbucks Corp has begun exploring strategic options, including the sale of a majority stake in its Japanese business (Starbucks Coffee Japan). The estimat …