00:07:45 · Romaine Bostick, Brian Niccol
[00:07:45] S0: Would you be open to pursuing M & A as a way to meet some of your growth targets beyond organically? [00:07:52] S1: Look, the good news is I don't need inorganic to hit our growth targets. I am in a position of strength. We're in no rush to do anything outside of our back-to-Starbucks growth plan. So, look, I think I wouldn't be doing my job if I wasn't taking a look at what's out there. But with that said, the good news is we're in a place where we can get all the growth that we know we can achieve through the Starbucks business. And when you're in that position of strength, it gives you a lot of opportunities to evaluate and figure out what you want to do next. But the good news is the Starbucks plan has tremendous upside and tremendous growth in what we're executing right now. The team's focused, and I think we're demonstrating that Starbucks is a winner. [00:08:37] S0: Well, Brian, really appreciate you joining us today. And I also want to thank you and your team. You actually finally helped me out with my Halloween costume this year after seeing your latest ad there. I'm going to be Martha Stewart. [00:08:47] S1: Nice, cozy outfit. [00:08:49] S0: Pumpkin spice latte on a basic attitude for everybody that I greet. [00:08:54] S1: Well, man, I wish you would swing by my place. I'd love to see that.