 Right now, though, at 5.50, an update on money news from Rob Smith at Seattle Business Magazine. Starbucks is among the major chains experiencing an uptick in business thanks to new value menus. The company in May offered a 50% discount for a limited time on Fridays, which drew 20% higher foot traffic, according to Placer.ai. Chili's, McDonald's, and Buffalo Wild Wings saw a boost in traffic from their discounts as well.