The Puget Sound Business Journal reports that a Brooklyn coffee shop called The End is using Starbucks over its popular Unicorn Frappuccino concoction, saying that the giant coffee company stole the name and concept.
According to the story, The End says "it came up with the original Unicorn drink name, launched its 'Unicorn Latte' in December and had a trademark pending since Jan. 20. Starbucks said the accusations have no grounds."
The Journal writes that "both drinks are similar, although The End says that its offer is a healthier option. The End says the Unicorn Latte is made from ingredients like dates, ginger root and algae, while the Starbucks brand has 76 grams of sugar, 11 grams of saturated fat, and uses its typical mix of milk and artificial sweeteners.
"Neither contains coffee."
The End says it "wants a public apology and $10 million."
According to the story, The End says "it came up with the original Unicorn drink name, launched its 'Unicorn Latte' in December and had a trademark pending since Jan. 20. Starbucks said the accusations have no grounds."
The Journal writes that "both drinks are similar, although The End says that its offer is a healthier option. The End says the Unicorn Latte is made from ingredients like dates, ginger root and algae, while the Starbucks brand has 76 grams of sugar, 11 grams of saturated fat, and uses its typical mix of milk and artificial sweeteners.
"Neither contains coffee."
The End says it "wants a public apology and $10 million."
- KC's View:
- ve tasted it, and certainly wouldn't want to brag about creating it.
