> Perhaps this shouldn’t come as a shock, given that Frappuccinos pack a lot of calories and customers are increasingly looking for healthy choices. But Starbuc

> Perhaps this shouldn’t come as a shock, given that Frappuccinos pack a lot of calories and customers are increasingly looking for healthy choices. But Starbucks needs some new hits to give people a reason to come back through its doors, especially with so many insurgent and boutique coffeehouses chasing the same customers. Indeed, at over 500 calories, any given Frappuccino is almost 1/3 of my daily calorie budget. That's a lot to spend for a single treat. They keep trying to push these at the "Happy Hour" events they hold every other Thursday - announced by Wifi auto-login page, auto-signup email newsletter, and numerous app notifications. They're using just about every trick available, but sadly their caffeinated milkshakes aren't bringing paying customers to their 'yard'. As a frequent Starbucks customer, I face 3 issues with the stores: - Lack of low-carb, high-protein meal options. The protein boxes are acceptable, and more options would be lovely. - Long lines to order, and an uncomfortable wait for the drink. The solution I've found for this is to order through the app, from a store about 5 minutes away. By the time I arrive, my order is waiting for me at the end of the drink rail. - Unpredictable lack of seating - no way to know if all tables are taken at a given store, without actually being there in person. Google Maps can give some idea. Not sure of a better solution for this, short of table sensors or webcams. The long ordering times are a problem held by almost all coffee shops, and Starbucks app is the only thing that makes me opt for them over smaller local competition.