In a bold move that melds celebrity entrepreneurship with cultural commentary, Sylvester Stallone has announced his plans to open a chain of coffee shops, envisioned as a direct counter to Starbucks, focusing on a ‘no-nonsense’, traditional coffee experience. This new venture, dubbed “Knockout Brews,” aims to offer an alternative to what Stallone describes as the “overly politicized atmosphere” of mainstream coffee chains.

The idea came to Stallon after a visit to a local Starbucks, where he felt the environment had become too infused with corporate advocacy and cultural statements, which he believes detracts from the simple pleasure of enjoying a good cup of coffee.