NEW DELHI : Tata Starbucks is planning to launch drive-through outlets and home deliveries as it works on a new business models to mitigate the economic impact of coronavirus pandemic, according to a top company official.
The company, which is a 50:50 joint venture between Tata Consumer Products Ltd (formerly know as Tata Global Beverages) and Starbucks Corporation, termed the ongoing situation as "something our businesses have not experienced in many decades".
The coffee chain is also confident of old patrons coming back once the lockdown is over even as it is working on new business model to "thoughtfully expand" into areas with potential customers. "In the next few weeks, we are looking at announcing our first Drive Thru store in India.