January 23/Seattle/Reuters -- Starbucks Corp plans to begin selling beer, wine and more upscale food in a small number of cafes in Atlanta and Southern California by the end of this year, as it explores an expansion beyond morning coffee and afternoon pick-me-ups.
Starbucks is planning to add beer, wine and food such as savory snacks and hot flatbreads to the menus in four to six outlets in both Atlanta and Southern California.