By Sarah Wang | Staff Writer
Moody Memorial Library’s Starbucks and the Bill Daniel Student Center’s Chick-fil-A have reopened after months of summer renovations.
On May 16, only four days after the end of spring semester finals, Moody’s Starbucks began its renovations. Sean D. McMahon, the district manager for Aramark Collegiate Hospitality, said the renovations were planned to be completed in time for the start of the fall 2022 semester.
McMahon also said Starbucks requires a minor update every five years and a major renovation every 10 years; due to COVID-19, Moody’s Starbucks was past its 10-year scheduled renovation. Starbucks required the Moody location to update furniture, fixtures and equipment.
“The renovation will increase production space to improve service,” McMahon said. “Other additions include the Starbucks reward program and mobile ordering.”
Esther Zhao, the chief business officer of undergraduate admissions, said she is excited about Moody’s Starbucks renovation.
“Mobile ordering sounds very convenient for clients,” Zhao said. “I would love to visit after the renovation and share it with friends if I get a pleasant experience.”
Additionally, McMahon said the costs for the renovation were covered by a renovation and refresh fund in Starbucks’ contract with Baylor.
“All price increases are due to inflation and pushed down by Starbucks,” McMahon said.
On June 1, the SUB’s Chick-fil-A began its renovations, which were due as part of its licensing agreement. According to McMahon, they also wanted to expand to a full Chick-fil-A service instead of the express operation they ran previously, thereby offering more options to students.
McMahon said students can expect a full menu and faster service time upon Chick-fil-A’s reopening.
“The remodel will bring an expanded footprint, self-order kiosks for faster service and an expanded menu,” McMahon said.
Renovations will not affect the product prices.
