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The Seattle coffee chain Jerry Baldwin, Zev Siegl and Gordon Bowker founded in 1971. It shows up here for its merchandise collaborations, Starbucks Japan's especially, which launch with purchase limits like a limited drop.

Founded
1971
Founder
Jerry Baldwin, Zev Siegl and Gordon Bowker
Based
Seattle
Official site
starbucks.com

Starbucks news

Key moments

  1. 1971

    Starbucks opens its first store at Seattle’s Pike Place Market.

  2. 1987

    Il Giornale acquires Starbucks’ assets and becomes Starbucks Corporation.

  3. 1992

    Starbucks completes its initial public offering on NASDAQ under the ticker SBUX.

  4. 1995

    Starbucks begins serving Frappuccino blended beverages.

  5. 1996

    Starbucks opens in Japan, establishing its first store outside North America.

  6. 2011

    Starbucks removes its name from the logo, leaving the green Siren symbol.

  7. December 2014

    Starbucks opens its first Reserve Roastery and Tasting Room in Seattle.