Starbucks To Start Delivery Service In DC: Report

WASHINGTON, DC -- Your Starbucks fix soon could be delivered straight to your door if you live in D.C.

Starbucks announced Tuesday it will start delivering its products through Uber Eats in multiple U.S. cities, including D.C. The rollout should happen in the coming weeks.

Starbucks Delivers begins Tuesday in San Francisco, and it will soon expand to D.C. as well as Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, and New York.

"The U.S. expansion of Starbucks Delivers follows success of the test in Miami that began in fall of 2018," a company statement reads. "The test, also powered by Uber Eats, saw strong demand, including repeat business throughout the day and positive feedback from customers. This expansion coincides with the kickoff of a new pilot, due to begin later this month, which will see London chosen as the first European city to trial Starbucks Delivers, powered by Uber Eats."

D.C. residents will be able to use the Uber Eats mobile app to access Starbucks Delivers, which promises delivery within 30 minutes and nearly all core menu items available. There will be a $2.49 booking fee.

"Starbucks Delivers represents the next evolution of the company’s approach to delivery and expanding its digital relationships with customers," the statement adds. "In addition to the pilot in Miami and a pilot in the Empire State Building, Starbucks previously tested delivery in Seattle in 2015 for members of the company’s Starbucks Rewards loyalty program. Since that time, the industry has seen a significant increase in demand for food and beverage delivery."

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