More chains are dropping plant milk surcharges, but specialty coffee shops need to be careful
Campaigns by PETA and Free4DairyFree allege that coffee shops “tax” consumers who order plant milks. Starbucks, Dunkin’, Pret A Manger, Dutch Bros, Scooter’s Coffee, and Gail’s have all discontinued their alt milk surcharges. Plant milks cost significantly more, squeezing independent cafés’ tight margins while large chains can absorb the difference. Specialty coffee shops must carefully […]