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And I think Robinson looks pretty intriguing right now.
I mean, Dan, I know what you like.
Yeah, there's nothing really to complain about in this quarter.
I think the business is getting healthier, and I think that's a good thing.
As an investor, I struggle to see why I should be excited about this or why I should care.
For one thing, as Rachel noted, they are dumping the fastest-growing, most interesting part of this business.
Now, for China, I know it's a licensing agreement.
They can still asset-light.
But China, international revenue is up 10%, North America revenue up 3%.
Which part are you getting rid of again?
Again, maybe getting rid of isn't fair.
Travis, is 3% comp store sales worth investing into?
Is even 5%?
Is 3% revenue growth really reason to get excited?
Here's what I didn't hear.
which is what I think as an investor I want to hear.
Again, I'm not shorting this either.
I think the business is doing what they should.
But what is your plan for long-term market-beating growth?
I think that's really hard for Starbucks to do, especially as they go asset-light international.