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Starbucks Unicorn Frappuccino Fuels Record Sales Weekend
19 Aug
Summary
- Starbucks set a new record, selling over 2 million beverages.
- The record was driven by the return of the popular Unicorn Frappuccino.
- Saturday marked Starbucks' biggest sales day ever in North America.
Starbucks has announced a significant milestone, reporting its best same-store sales growth in years. The company achieved a record-setting weekend, selling more than 2 million beverages. This remarkable sales performance was largely driven by the popular return of the Unicorn Frappuccino, a blended drink that first gained a cult following in 2017.
Customers across North America embraced the nostalgic drink, participating in themed experiences. This success led to Saturday becoming Starbucks' biggest sales day ever in the region. The company's fiscal 2026 third quarter, ending June 28, also showed strong recovery with net revenue of $9.3 billion and adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.85, up 70%.
