This is big news. Just having Starbucks’ support is a massive positive. From the article, statement by the CEO:
“He clarified that Starbucks is not developing a digital currency or announcing an investment in blockchain or cryptocurrencies, but would like to use its stature to lend credibility to these technologies.”
Now, if we can just figure out what all they will accept payment from.
https://www.coindesk.com/starbucks-chairman-hot-blockchain-cold-bitcoin/