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Should Starbucks have removed the "tall" size from its drive-thru menu?

Wed Sep 8, 2010 4:39 PM EDT

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Should Starbucks have removed the "tall" size from its drive-thru menu?

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  • 113245
    Yes, most people want a bigger size anyway
    10%
  • 113246
    Yes, most people know to ask for a smaller size if they want it
    14%
  • 113247
    No, it's just encouraging people to spend more and consume more calories
    75%

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10.2%
Yes, most people want a bigger size anyway
2,103 votes
14.4%
Yes, most people know to ask for a smaller size if they want it
2,958 votes
75.4%
No, it's just encouraging people to spend more and consume more calories
15,476 votes
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Yes, most people want a bigger size anyway

shouldn't it be Starbucks decision on what to put on the menu?

  • 1 vote
#1
 - G in Denison
 - 4:57 pm EDT on Wed Sep 8, 2010
Yes, most people want a bigger size anyway

It's simply capitalism. If you don't like Starbucks or the menu, you don't have to shop there.

  • 1 vote
#2
 - Greg-281912
 - 4:59 pm EDT on Wed Sep 8, 2010
No, it's just encouraging people to spend more and consume more calories

Ridiculous tactics

    #3
     - jj91709
     - 5:02 pm EDT on Wed Sep 8, 2010
    No, it's just encouraging people to spend more and consume more calories

    I won't go through the drive through now, because I only drink tall. A grande gets cold before I finish, so it's a waste of money and food.

      #4
       - SLQ1
       - 5:04 pm EDT on Wed Sep 8, 2010
      No, it's just encouraging people to spend more and consume more calories

      Where did they get the names of those sizes anyway? Small, Medium and Large work for every other chain in the country.

      • 3 votes
      #5
       - No One-1026351
       - 5:05 pm EDT on Wed Sep 8, 2010
      Yes, most people know to ask for a smaller size if they want it

      People need to take responsibility for themselves. Stop blaiming companies for your obesity and/or lack of intelligence.

      • 1 vote
      #6
       - Tammy-2078004
       - 5:22 pm EDT on Wed Sep 8, 2010
      Yes, most people know to ask for a smaller size if they want it

      I just think it's funny that their sizes make no sense

      • 2 votes
      #7
       - Goldstar
       - 5:24 pm EDT on Wed Sep 8, 2010
      No, it's just encouraging people to spend more and consume more calories

      It's just another way to increase revenue. Like jjuice makers who sell 59 oz of juice instead of 64 using same carton size.

      • 1 vote
      #8
       - Jeff-cal-bear
       - 5:35 pm EDT on Wed Sep 8, 2010
      Yes, most people know to ask for a smaller size if they want it

      they need to remove ALL the "prissy" names and go with small, med, large.

      • 2 votes
      #9
       - gbob452
       - 5:36 pm EDT on Wed Sep 8, 2010
      No, it's just encouraging people to spend more and consume more calories

      If the idea is to "simplify the menu," why not take out the venti? That would also cut down on cardboard!

      • 1 vote
      #10
       - The Word Guy
       - 5:39 pm EDT on Wed Sep 8, 2010
      No, it's just encouraging people to spend more and consume more calories

      and also, not when driving larger containers in a car can be a problem

        #11
         - alan-2143404
         - 5:39 pm EDT on Wed Sep 8, 2010
        Yes, most people know to ask for a smaller size if they want it

        coffee doesn't have any calories.

        • 1 vote
        #12
         - overextended
         - 5:41 pm EDT on Wed Sep 8, 2010
        Yes, most people know to ask for a smaller size if they want it

        I don't see the big deal. People can still get what they want if they ask for it. They simply slimmed the written menu. Geez! Why the fuss?

          #13
           - Karen-C
           - 5:44 pm EDT on Wed Sep 8, 2010
          No, it's just encouraging people to spend more and consume more calories

          It doesn't really matter if they "should" its their menu they can put whatever they want on it.

            #14
             - Eric-1648438
             - 5:46 pm EDT on Wed Sep 8, 2010
            No, it's just encouraging people to spend more and consume more calories

            I remember when they took the "short" size off the menu with the same excuse. And now barely anyone orders it. The same thing will happen

            • 1 vote
            #15
             - hughesplace
             - 5:46 pm EDT on Wed Sep 8, 2010
            No, it's just encouraging people to spend more and consume more calories

            I very rarely go to starbucks... usually during the hollidays for a hot choc so I would prob order the bigger bc i would forget.

              #16
               - Concerned parent/citizen
               - 5:50 pm EDT on Wed Sep 8, 2010
              No, it's just encouraging people to spend more and consume more calories

              I think they should keep it on th menu not only for price but the calorie count goes up alot with largers sizes so its a better choice too!

                #17
                 - OpinionatedMom-2330321
                 - 5:52 pm EDT on Wed Sep 8, 2010
                No, it's just encouraging people to spend more and consume more calories

                That's a shame. People don't really need to order a Venti latte to get a caffeine fix.

                  #18
                   - Sunny Citrus
                   - 5:53 pm EDT on Wed Sep 8, 2010
                  No, it's just encouraging people to spend more and consume more calories

                  triple tall nf carmel macciato is my fave drink! do not deny me!!!!1

                    #19
                     - lordofzombies
                     - 5:54 pm EDT on Wed Sep 8, 2010
                    No, it's just encouraging people to spend more and consume more calories

                    i personally can't drink a larger size, so the 12 oz is perfect for me

                      #20
                       - etta pepple
                       - 5:55 pm EDT on Wed Sep 8, 2010
                      No, it's just encouraging people to spend more and consume more calories

                      I typically only assume that what is on the menu is what is available. That is why there is a menu.

                      • 1 vote
                      #21
                       - cbelle-2330363
                       - 5:56 pm EDT on Wed Sep 8, 2010
                      No, it's just encouraging people to spend more and consume more calories

                      Just another corporation trying to squeeze more out of the consumer. Like it's that difficult to keep "tall" printed on their menu.

                      • 1 vote
                      #22
                       - Gimmeabreak-2330366
                       - 5:56 pm EDT on Wed Sep 8, 2010
                      No, it's just encouraging people to spend more and consume more calories

                      Even though I have never ordered a tall myself, unless it is for my children.

                        #23
                         - MelanieL2
                         - 5:56 pm EDT on Wed Sep 8, 2010
                        No, it's just encouraging people to spend more and consume more calories

                        Screw starbucks...I drink mountain dew anyways

                          #24
                           - Swine Flu-1448972
                           - 5:58 pm EDT on Wed Sep 8, 2010
                          No, it's just encouraging people to spend more and consume more calories

                          I would assume if it is not on the menu, it is not available. Or, that I would have to go inside to get it and not use the drive-thru.

                            #25
                             - BloomingPatty
                             - 6:01 pm EDT on Wed Sep 8, 2010
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                            Comment author avatarPartyman

                            Maybe I should not go to Starbucks until they actually make the names "medium" and "large" - they lost money on me several times because I thought the tall -was- the "big size". Don't even get me started on the ice cream place that calls their sizes "Gotta have it" and "I want it" or some crap like that!

                            • 2 votes
                            Reply#1 - Wed Sep 8, 2010 6:51 PM EDT
                            Comment author avatarThunderProof

                            Personally, I think they need to cut all the BS!... This is more about 'Income' rather than 'Outcome'.

                            • 1 vote
                            #1.1 - Wed Sep 8, 2010 11:01 PM EDT
                            Comment author avatarBJs65-634377

                            I have never gone to 'Starbux' and never will. WAY Over priced and WAY over rated.

                            • 1 vote
                            #1.2 - Thu Sep 9, 2010 7:54 AM EDT
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                            Comment author avatarDon Harris

                            I remember when coffee was a "cup of joe". Everything since then has been marketing and a good deal of self indulgence. And don't get me started on bottled water.

                            • 1 vote
                            Reply#2 - Wed Sep 8, 2010 8:05 PM EDT
                            Comment author avatarVanessa21

                            Starbucks will still serve in three sizes: tall, grande, and venti. Apparently to them, it's cluttering up the drive-thru menue to have all three sizes available. Whatever. As long as you know what you want, which I have always before I even enter the drive-thru, it shouldn't matter how they arrange their menue. And for those who are new to starbucks, when ordering a drink in general, you always ask for either small, medium or large. They'll correct you on the lingo, so next time you can use proper wordage, but honestly it doesn't matter. The way your drink tastes is more important than a drive-thru menue.

                            • 1 vote
                            Reply#3 - Wed Sep 8, 2010 8:14 PM EDT
                            Comment author avatarborn-in-the USA

                            All can see the correct answer easy here..its about 80% of the votes so far.

                            • 1 vote
                            Reply#4 - Wed Sep 8, 2010 9:26 PM EDT
                            Comment author avatarborn-in-the USA

                            I never drank coffee in my life...perfer green tea over it anywhere.

                              Reply#5 - Wed Sep 8, 2010 9:35 PM EDT
                              Comment author avatarThunderProof

                              Just out of curiousity... How can you prefer one over the other without having tried both in your life?

                              • 3 votes
                              #5.1 - Wed Sep 8, 2010 11:06 PM EDT
                              Comment author avatarmary-2348371

                              Also, starbucks has several green tea options: green tea latte, green tea frappucino, iced green tea, and whole leaf hot green tea.

                              we also have at least 10 other types of teas :)

                                #5.2 - Sat Sep 11, 2010 10:52 PM EDT
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                                Comment author avatarAddy-2331831

                                Well then they will have to get grande and venti cups in stock! I went through today and had to get a tall as they were out of grande and venti cups! How can you be out of cups when all you sell is coffee and tea??

                                • 1 vote
                                Reply#6 - Wed Sep 8, 2010 9:54 PM EDT
                                Comment author avatarThunderProof

                                Funny you mentioned that. Had a totally different experience just today...

                                I ordered a tall. They said they were out of tall cups and gave me a grande for the price of a tall.

                                • 2 votes
                                #6.1 - Wed Sep 8, 2010 11:19 PM EDT
                                Comment author avatarxtak

                                wow, that'd be like mcdonalds running out of hamburgers, how do theses managers not get fired for things like that?

                                  #6.2 - Mon Sep 20, 2010 7:47 PM EDT
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                                  Comment author avatarCarol-2332344

                                  Buy a 2lb. bag for 10 bucks. Grind and brew your own. Bag should last more than a month. Put 20 bucks in savings acct.

                                  • 2 votes
                                  Reply#7 - Wed Sep 8, 2010 11:45 PM EDT
                                  Comment author avatarThunderProof

                                  I think that's a grand idea, Carol! Do you think many will go for it though? That's a tough call for some folks. Between Facebook, MySpace, YourSpace, TheirSpace, HisSpace, HerSpace, VideoBlogging, Texting, catching up with Dancing With The Stars, following who'll be the new judges on American Idol... There's just so many minutes in a day. When will anyone be able to take the time to make the time to brew their own? It's hard enough to find someone who can even cook for themselves anymore without having to read the directions on that box of macaroni and cheese. HA! Just kiddin' with you. I do like the sensibility and simplicity of your comment though.

                                  • 2 votes
                                  #7.1 - Thu Sep 9, 2010 12:32 AM EDT
                                  Comment author avatarcPg-883146

                                  Less time in the drive up window/or standing in side awaiting your order-Thus leaving all the time in the world to make at least two pots a day........lol

                                    #7.2 - Thu Sep 9, 2010 3:08 PM EDT
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                                    Comment author avatarLeona-2333965

                                    Whatever...if it ain't broke, why fix it!?

                                      Reply#8 - Thu Sep 9, 2010 9:32 AM EDT
                                      Comment author avatarcPg-883146

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                                      - Chad-bad
                                      - 11:16 am EDT on Thu Sep 9, 2010--
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                                        Reply#9 - Thu Sep 9, 2010 12:59 PM EDT
                                        Comment author avatarcPg-883146

                                        2nd request-this person should be suspended and his post collapsed.........

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                                        - Chad-bad
                                        - 11:16 am EDT on Thu Sep 9, 2010--
                                        Perverts should not be allowed here --we will find you and grind you up-- go on your porn sites-

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