Starbucks

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Founded in 1971 in Seattle's Pike Place Market, Starbucks is the world's premier roaster and retailer of specialty coffee, operating nearly 39,000 stores globally.

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Quick Facts

Founded: 1971
Founders: Jerry Baldwin, Zev Siegl, Gordon Bowker (Expanded by Howard Schultz)
Headquarters: Seattle, Washington
Public Ticker: NASDAQ: SBUX

About Starbucks

Starbucks opened its first store in 1971 at Seattle's historic Pike Place Market, founded by Jerry Baldwin, Zev Siegl, and Gordon Bowker as a gourmet coffee bean seller. In 1982, Howard Schultz joined the company and transformed it into an Italian-style espresso bar experience.

Today, Starbucks operates nearly 39,000 stores across 80+ markets worldwide. Known for its 'third place' atmosphere, popular Starbucks Rewards program, Mobile Order & Pay, and handcrafted espresso beverages, Starbucks generates over $35 billion in annual revenue.

What Starbucks Does

Specialty Coffee & Beverage

Handcrafted espresso drinks, Frappuccino beverages, cold brews, and premium reserve coffees.

Starbucks Rewards & Digital

Industry-leading loyalty app powering mobile ordering, digital payments, and personalized offers.

Channel Development & CPG

Ready-to-drink bottled beverages, packaged coffee beans, and K-Cup pods distributed globally.

Starbucks Reserve Roasteries

Immersive flagship roasteries in Seattle, Shanghai, Milan, New York, Tokyo, and Chicago.

Career Areas

Types of professional roles found inside Starbucks.

Store Operations & Retail Leadership
Digital Product & Mobile Engineering
Coffee Sourcing & Agricultural Quality
Supply Chain & Roasting Operations
Store Design & Real Estate Development
Brand Marketing & Partner Experience
Financial Planning & Analysis
Human Resources (Partner Resources)

Starbucks's History

1971
Pike Place Market Debut
First Starbucks store opens in Seattle selling high-quality dark-roasted coffee beans.
1987
Howard Schultz Acquisition
Howard Schultz acquires Starbucks assets, combining it with Il Giornale espresso cafes.
1992
NASDAQ IPO
Starbucks lists on NASDAQ under ticker symbol SBUX.
2011
Mobile Order & Pay Launch
Pioneers mobile digital payments, growing into one of retail's most successful apps.
2023
Reinvention Strategy
Invests billions in store technology upgrades, automated espresso machines, and cold brew tech.