Starbucks

Starbucks originated in 1971 at Pike Place Market in Seattle, offering coffee beans, tea, and spices. Inspired by the story "Moby-Dick," its name reflects seafaring traditions. Howard Schultz, joining in 1982, was inspired by Italian coffee culture and transformed Starbucks into a global coffeehouse by 1987. Expanding worldwide, Starbucks opened stores in Japan, Europe, and China. With a commitment to quality and service, Starbucks values its employees and strives for a positive community impact. They emphasize a people-positive and resource-positive approach, aiming to invest in humanity and the planet while fostering a culture of belonging and sustainability. As of 2022, the company operates over 36,000 locations worldwide. Starbucks serves hot and cold drinks, whole-bean coffee, micro-ground instant coffee, espresso, cafe lattes, Teavana tea products, Evolution fresh juices, Frappuccino beverages, pastries, and snack items.