Starbucks Coffee Company

Starbucks is an American company that operates the largest coffeehouse chain and one of the most recognizable brands in the world.

History and Growth

The first Starbucks opened in Seattle, Washington, on March 31st, 1971. Jerry Baldwin, Zev Siegl, and Gordon Bowker were three peers from the University of San Francisco, who had a common interest in coffee and tea.

The name Starbucks came from the first mate in Moby Dick, Starbuck.

As of November 2022, the company had 35,711 stores in 80 countries, 15,873 of which were located in the United States.

Mission and Values

To be the premier purveyor of the finest coffee in the world, inspiring and nurturing the human spirit — one person, one cup and one neighborhood at a time.

Scientific References

1. Starbucks Coffee Company. (n.d.). About Us. Retrieved from https://www.starbucks.com/about-us/
2. Britannica. (n.d.). Starbucks | Description, History, & Facts. Retrieved from https://www.britannica.com/money/Starbucks
3. Wikipedia contributors. (n.d.). Starbucks. In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Starbucks
4. Starbucks Stories & News. (2023). Company Profile. Retrieved from https://about.starbucks.com/press/2023/company-profile/
5. Scribe. (n.d.). The History of: Starbucks. Retrieved from https://scribe.usc.edu/the-history-of-starbucks/

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