Today, Starbucks opens its fourth store in Malta in Bugibba. Operated by the db Group, the new 223 sq. D. store is located at Dawret il-Gzejjer and has created 7 new jobs for the local area.

This opening comes as Starbucks celebrates one year of operaKons in Malta, which has seen its presence grow from its first store in ValeNa to three addiKonal locaKons in Sliema, Mellieha and now, Bugibba.

Bugibba is the first Maltese Starbucks to open following the unprecedented human impact of Covid-19.

As it has done since the beginning of the outbreak, Starbucks conKnues to prioriKse the health and safety of its partners (employees) and customers. As such, new store is opening with new social distancing measures and upweighted health procedures in place, which include the compulsory use of face masks, hand saniKsaKon at both entrance and exit of the stores and encouraging contact-less payments. These measures have also been introduced at all Starbucks stores across Malta.

Director of operaKons for Starbucks Malta, Malcolm Saliba said, "With the anniversary of our first year in Malta around the corner, we are delighted to announce the opening of our new store in Bugibba, where we look forward to sharing our passion and enthusiasm for coffee with even more local customers. We also recognize that the world looks different than it did a year ago, and accordingly, we have adapted our store format and health procedures to ensure our partners and customers are protected and safe."

To celebrate its first year of operaKon, on June 1st, all Starbucks stores will be offering a free filter coffee to every customer that buys a drink, in appreciaKon of the community in Malta for their support over the recent months.

The Bugibba store will offer, as do all Starbucks locaKons, a wide range of coffee beverages, from classic favourites like the café laNe to bold innovaKons such the latest Summer Frappuccinos - each expertly and passionately handcraDed by baristas who have been entrusted with delivering an unrivalled customer experience. Each beverage will be made with the world's highest quality Arabica coffee, all of which is verified as 99 percent ethically sourced through its Coffee and Farmer Equity (C.A.F.E.) PracKces programme, developed in partnership with ConservaKon InternaKonal. Starbucks proudly serves a range of its classic coffees - from bold Espresso Roast to the balanced Pike Place Roast, which is brewed daily in each of Starbucks stores globally.

The Bugibba store is open every day from 8am to 8pm.