Starbucks

Specialties

Starbucks purchases and roasts high-​quality whole bean coffees is very true. That’s the essence of what we do — but it hardly tells the whole story.

Our coffeehouses have become a beacon for coffee lovers everywhere. Why do they insist on Starbucks? Because they know they can count on genuine service, an inviting atmosphere and superb cup of expertly roasted and richly brewed coffee every time.

History

Established in 1971.

1970

The first Starbucks opens. The name comes from Herman Melville’s Moby Dick, classic American novel about the 19^th century whaling industry. The seafaring name seems appropriate for a store that imports the world’s finest coffees to the cold, thirsty people of Settle.

1980

Howard Schultz joins Starbucks in 1982. While on a business trip in Italy, he visits Milan’s famous espresso bars. Impressed with their popularity and culture, he sees their potential in Seattle. He’s right — after trying lattes and mochas, Seattle quickly becomes coffee-​crazy.

1990

Starbucks expands beyond Seattle, the first to the rest of the United States, then the entire world. After becoming one of the first companies to offer stock options to its part-​time employees, Starbucks becomes a publicly traded company.

2000

The Starbucks phenomenon continues. As of this writing, Starbucks has more than 15,000 locations in over 40 countries. Selling quality coffee, espresso, tea and frappuccino blended beverage

Meet the Manager

J L.

Manager

As of 2014, I have been with Starbucks for 4 years in the management role. I have over 18 years of management experience.

Favorite Coffee is Guatemala Antigua

Favorite Drink at Starbucks — Mocha Frappuccino and French Vanilla Hot Chocolate and Skinny Vanilla Latte