Even in the face of possible insurance rate rises they aren't going to penalise their employees. Unlike other CEO's at other companies they see their employees as an asset and not a drain. That would tend to explain their profits. There will be no cutting of hours or benefits at Starbucks. Guess they know that loyalty is a two way street.
Starbucks CEO: We won't cut benefits because of Obamacare - Aug. 27, 2013
Starbucks CEO: We won't cut benefits because of Obamacare - Aug. 27, 2013