- Starbucks opened its first store in 1971 in Seattle's Pike Place Market and has since expanded to over 15,000 stores globally.
- In 1984, Howard Schultz convinced the founders to test the coffee bar concept, expanding Starbucks' business model.
- Starbucks released its first mail-order coffee catalog in 1988, allowing customers to order coffee nationwide.
- Starbucks focuses on high-quality coffee, pastries, and a third place experience for customers beyond home and work.