Starbucks to add 500 new stores in the Middle East in five years – report

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Starbucks (NASDAQ:SBUX) plans to expand its presence in the Middle East, with CEO Brian Niccol announcing the intention to open about 500 new stores and create 5,000 jobs over the next five years, Bloomberg reported.
The expansion comes as Starbucks seeks