Starbucks

About

Starbucks Corporation, an American multinational chain of coffeehouses and roastery reserves, was founded on March 30, 1971, by Jerry Baldwin, Zev Siegl, and Gordon Bowker at Seattle's Pike Place Market, initially operating as a coffee bean wholesaler. It was later converted into a coffee shop serving espresso-based drinks under the ownership of Howard Schultz, who served as chief executive officer from 1986 to 2000 and spearheaded the aggressive expansion of the franchise across the West Coast of the United States. Headquartered in Seattle, Washington, this public company reported an annual revenue of US$36.18 billion in 2024. As a prominent player in the coffee shop industry, Starbucks continues its global presence.