Starbucks to Turn La Boulange Bakery Into National Chain

When the economic downturn hit rock bottom, Starbucks was just like any other restaurant chain, hoping to eke out a profit. As a result of lackluster turnout in stores, the coffee chain turned to retail sales, unveiling, among other things, a superpremium ice cream line. The ice cream brand has done so well that since the ice cream line's inception, Starbucks has even come out with new flavors like Signature Hot Chocolate.

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