Starbucks Corporation, along with its various affiliates, operates as a global purveyor, marketer, and retailer of premium coffee. Its business activities are segmented into three main divisions: North America, International markets, and Channel Development. The company's retail outlets offer a broad selection of coffee and tea beverages, whole bean and ground coffees, single-serve products, and ready-to-drink options. They also provide a range of food items, such as pastries, breakfast sandwiches, and lunch options. Beyond its owned stores, Starbucks licenses its brand names to independently operated stores, grocery chains, and foodservice accounts. Its product range is marketed under several distinct brands, including Starbucks, Teavana, Seattle's Best Coffee, Evolution Fresh, Ethos, Starbucks Reserve, and Princi. As of October 3, 2021, the company managed a significant presence with 16,826 company-owned and licensed stores in North America, complemented by 17,007 similar locations worldwide. Founded in 1971, the company maintains its corporate headquarters in Seattle, Washington.
www.starbucks.com→- Employees
- 381,000
- IPO / List date
- Dec 6, 1999
- HQ
- US