Starbucks

Starbucks

By manviansal

  • The first Starbucks

    The first Starbucks
    The first Starbucks was opened by two teachers and a writer in 1971 at Pike Place Market, located in Seattle, Washington. Their goal was to sell high-quality coffee beans.

  • Starbucks in 1978

    Starbucks in 1978
    Starbucks was formed in 1978 as a coffee bean retailer.

  • Howard Schultz

    Howard Schultz
    Howard Schultz joins Starbucks in 1982. While on a business trip in Italy, he visits Milan’s famous espresso bars. Impressed with their popularity and culture, he sees their potential in Seattle.

  • Who created Starbucks

    Who created Starbucks
    It was acquired by Howard Schultz in 1987, and now its insignia, a two-tailed siren, is internationally recognized. The name Starbucks was inspired by a character in Herman Melville's novel Moby Dick, named Starbuck.

  • Starbucks Expands

    Starbucks Expands
    Starbucks expands beyond Seattle, first to the rest of the United States, then the entire world. After becoming one of the first companies to offer stock options to its part-time employees, Starbucks becomes a publicly traded company

  • Stocks

    Stocks
    In 1996, the company stocks were offered for public trading.

  • First interneational Starbucks

    First interneational Starbucks
    The first international Starbucks location was in Tokyo, opening in 1996. After acquiring Seattle's Coffee Company, Starbucks opened in several locations within the United Kingdom.

  • Starbucks Continues

    Starbucks Continues
    The Starbucks phenomenon continues. As of this writing, Starbucks has more than 6,000 locations in over 30 countries. In addition to our excellent coffees and espresso drinks, people now enjoy for Tazo® tea and Frappuccino® blended beverages.

  • Starbucks goes worldwide

    Starbucks goes worldwide
    In 2003, there were 6,400 stores open worldwide.

  • Starbucks Mission Statement.

    Starbucks Mission Statement.
    Provide a great work environment and treat each other with respect and dignity.
    Embrace diversity as an essential component in the way we do business.
    Apply the highest standards of excellence to the purchasing, roasting and fresh delivery of our coffee
    Develop enthusiastically satisfied customers all of the time.
    Contribute positively to our communities and our environment.
    Recognize that profitability is essential to our future success.