
Starbucks
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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
1971
Starbucks opens its first store at Seattle’s Pike Place Market.
1987
Il Giornale acquires Starbucks’ assets and becomes Starbucks Corporation.
1992
Starbucks completes its initial public offering on NASDAQ under the ticker SBUX.
1995
Starbucks begins serving Frappuccino blended beverages.
1996
Starbucks opens in Japan, establishing its first store outside North America.
2011
Starbucks removes its name from the logo, leaving the green Siren symbol.
December 2014
Starbucks opens its first Reserve Roastery and Tasting Room in Seattle.
