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Starbucks

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Starbucks Company Overview & History
Timeline
Established in 1971 in Seattle, Washington
Grew from 55 stores in 1989 to over 18,000
stores in 62 countries today
1987 Changes name to Starbucks
Corporation
1995 Starbucks Coffee International opens in
Japan
1999 Acquires Tazo Tea company and Hear
Music company
2003 Acquires Seattles Best Coffee
2010 Expands digital offerings for customers



Differentiators
Motivated employees
Exceptional superior customer service
Selling Environment
High Quality Beans
Technology
Farmers Support Centers
Socially Responsible
2nd Home



Products
Beverages
Pastries
Whole coffee beans
Coffee-related retail items

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