Starbucks facts for kids
Logo since 2011
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Headquarters at Starbucks Center in Seattle, Washington
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| Industry | Coffee shop |
| Founded | March 30, 1971 Pike Place Market, Elliott Bay, Seattle, Washington, U.S. |
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| Headquarters | Starbucks Center,
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Number of locations
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38,038 (2023) |
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Area served
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84 countries |
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| Revenue |  US$35.98 billion (2023) |
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Operating income
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US$5.871 billion (2023) |
| US$4.125 billion (2023) |
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| Total assets | US$29.45 billion (2023) |
| Total equity | ▲ US$−7.99 billion (2023) |
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Number of employees
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c. 381,000 (2023) |
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| Footnotes / references Financials as of October 1, 2023[update]. |
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Starbucks is a very famous company that sells coffee. It has stores all over the world. Think of it like a big family of coffee shops. They all look similar and sell many of the same things. Besides coffee, Starbucks also sells tea, other drinks, and tasty baked goods.
Starbucks started in Seattle, in the United States, in 1971. Since then, it has grown super fast! There are now over 38,000 Starbucks stores. You can find them in 84 different countries. Most of these stores are in the United States and China. Sometimes, in big cities, you might even see two Starbucks stores very close to each other!
Starbucks offers many kinds of drinks. These include hot and cold coffees, teas, and juices. They also have special drinks like Frappuccinos. You can also buy pastries and snacks. Some items are only available at certain times of the year. Many Starbucks locations offer free Wi-Fi too.
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What Starbucks Sells
Starbucks is known for its wide range of drinks and food. They try to offer something for everyone.
Coffee Cup Sizes
Starbucks has unique names for its cup sizes. Here's a quick guide:
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| Short | 8 US fl oz (237 mL) | Smallest size, only for hot drinks. |
| Tall | 12 US fl oz (355 mL) | A common size for many drinks. |
| Grande | 16 US fl oz (473 mL) | This word means "large" in Italian. |
| Venti | 20 US fl oz (591 mL) - Hot 26 US fl oz (770 mL) - Iced |
This word means "twenty" in Italian. |
| Trenta | 30 US fl oz (887 mL) | This word means "thirty" in Italian. Only for certain cold drinks. |
Healthier Drink Choices
Starbucks offers drinks with fewer calories and less sugar. These are called "skinny" drinks. They use skim milk and different sweeteners. You can choose natural sweeteners like honey. Or you can pick artificial sweeteners if you prefer. They also have sugar-free syrup flavors.
Milk Options for Everyone
Starbucks has offered different milk choices for a long time. In 1997, they started offering soy milk. This was a great option for people who couldn't drink regular milk.
Later, they stopped using milk from cows treated with certain hormones. They also switched to 2% reduced fat milk for most espresso drinks. In 2015, coconut milk became available. Then, almond milk was added in 2016. Since 2020, oat milk is also an option across the country. These choices help people with lactose intolerance or those who prefer plant-based milks.
Ethos Water and Helping Others
Starbucks sells a brand of bottled water called Ethos Water. Starbucks bought this brand in 2003. For every bottle sold, a small amount of money goes to help children get clean water. This money helps fund projects in places where clean water is hard to find. The goal is to raise awareness about the need for clean water.
Instant Coffee Options
In 2009, Starbucks introduced instant coffee packets. They are called VIA "Ready Brew." These packets let you make Starbucks coffee quickly at home. Many people found it hard to tell the difference between VIA and freshly brewed coffee.
Coffee Makers for Home
Starbucks also created its own coffee makers. These machines are called Verismo. They use special sealed cups of coffee grounds. You can make espresso or regular coffee at home. There are also "milk pods" for making lattes.
Juices, Fruit Drinks, and Sodas
Starbucks has expanded beyond just coffee. In 2011, they bought a juice company called Evolution Fresh. They even opened juice bars for a while. They also sell iced Starbucks Refresher drinks. These drinks have caffeine from green coffee extract. They taste like fruit and don't have a coffee flavor. In 2014, they even tried selling their own carbonated sodas called "Fizzio."
Energy Drinks
In 2022, Starbucks launched a new line of canned energy drinks. They are called "Baya." These drinks get their caffeine from the coffee fruit.
Special Seasonal Cups
Every year, around November to January, Starbucks releases special holiday cups. These paper cups have fun, festive designs. They are a popular part of the holiday season for many customers.
Unique Coffee Flavors
Starbucks sometimes creates very unique coffee drinks. In 2017, they launched special drinks made with coffee beans aged in whiskey barrels. This process gives the coffee a unique flavor.
More recently, in 2023, Starbucks introduced "Oleato" coffee drinks. These drinks are made with extra virgin olive oil. They include lattes, shaken espresso, and cold brews. The idea came from the former CEO, Howard Schultz, who tried drinking olive oil daily. These drinks were first available in Italy. Now, they are being offered in more places around the world.
Starbucks Card and Rewards
Starbucks has a special program for its loyal customers. It's called the Starbucks Card and loyalty program. If you register your Starbucks Card, you can get cool perks. These include free Wi-Fi and free refills on certain drinks.
Every time you buy a drink, you earn "stars" if you use your card or the mobile app. These stars add up. When you have enough stars, you can get free drinks, free food, or other items. Starbucks also has a mobile app. You can use it to pay for your drinks and earn rewards.
Where to Find Starbucks Stores
Starbucks' main office is in Seattle, Washington, in the United States. Many people work there. The main building used to be a big distribution center for a different company.
As of early 2023, Starbucks had over 36,000 stores open. You can find them in 83 different countries! About 61% of these stores are in the U.S. and China. The rest are spread out across the globe.
In 2024, Starbucks showed off a new store design. This design makes stores easier for everyone to use, especially people with disabilities. The first store with this new design opened in Washington, D.C. Starbucks plans to use this design for all new company-owned stores.
Here's a look at some of the countries where you can find Starbucks stores:
Starbucks' Growth Over Time
Starbucks has grown a lot since it started. It has become a very large company. In 2023, Starbucks made about US$36 billion in sales. They also have around 381,000 employees working for them around the world. This shows how popular Starbucks has become globally.
Images for kids
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Interior of the Pike Place Market location in 1977
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Howard Schultz was a CEO of Starbucks for many years.
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Starbucks workers protesting in Seattle
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Starbucks Cafe in Warsaw, Poland, 2014
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Starbucks at Helsinki Airport in Vantaa, Finland, 2018
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Starbucks Drive-Thru at Seremban 2, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia in 2021
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Starbucks inside Fourways Mall, South Africa
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A typical Starbucks store in Bangalore, India.
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Roy Street Coffee & Tea in Seattle, a special kind of Starbucks store, 2016
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Fair trade coffee beans are sorted. Starbucks buys many of its beans this way.
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Starbucks's Hear Music Coffeehouse in downtown San Antonio, Texas, 2006
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A line outside "Dumb Starbucks" on February 9, 2014
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See also
In Spanish: Starbucks para niños
