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Starbucks Company Profile. 1.Foundation and development. 2. Mission. 3.Protests on issues. 4.Coffee. 5.Stores. Starbucks Corporation is an international coffee and coffeehouse chain based in Seattle, Washington. Foundation and development:
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1.Foundation and development 2. Mission 3.Protests on issues 4.Coffee 5.Stores
Starbucks Corporation is an international coffee and coffeehouse chain based in Seattle, Washington. • Foundation and development: • The first Starbucks was opened in Seattle, Washington, on March 30, 1971 by three partners: English teacher Jerry Baldwin, history teacher Zev Siegl, and writer Gordon Bowker. • From Starbucks' founding in later forms in Seattle as a local coffee bean roaster and retailer, the company has expanded rapidly. • The first store outside the United States or Canada opened in the mid-1990s, and overseas stores now constitute almost one third of Starbucks' stores.
Starbucks Mission : to inspire and nurture the human spirit – one person, one cup and one neighborhood at a time. • protests on issues : fair-trade policies, labor relations, environmental impact, political views, and anti-competitive practices.
Coffee serving the best coffee possible. grown under the highest standards of quality, using ethical sourcing practices. • Stores a neighborhood gathering place for meeting friends and family. customers enjoy quality service, an inviting atmosphere and an exceptional cup of coffee. Total stores: 17,018 (as of July 3, 2011)
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