Company Profile for Starbucks
| Founded | Pike Place Market in Seattle, Washington (03/30/1971) |
|---|---|
| Industry | Restaurants Retail coffee and tea Retail beverages Entertainment |
| Key People | Howard Schultz (Chairman, President and CEO) |
| Products | Whole bean coffee Boxed tea Made-to-order beverages Bottled beverages Baked goods Merchandise Frappuccino beverages Smoothies |
| Subsidiaries | Starbucks Coffee Company Tazo Tea Company Seattle's Best Coffee Torrefazione Italia Hear Music Ethos Water Evolution Fresh |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Customer Relations
PO Box 3717
Seattle, WA 98124-3717
Toll free: 1-800-235-2883
Toll free: 1-800-782-7282 (Customer Service)
www.starbucks.com
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Oklahoma Couple Enjoys Dream Wedding At Starbucks
By Chris Morran on December 7, 2011 4:30 PM
26 Comments
In a scene that could be straight out of Best In Show, a couple whose romanced blossomed over cups of Starbucks' pricey caffeine decided that the java joint was the perfect place to bind themselves together for eternity. More »
(pic-nerd)
Buy A Frappuccino With Food Stamps At Oregon Starbucks In Grocery Stores
By Mary Beth Quirk on December 5, 2011 4:00 PM
269 Comments
While food stamp programs may vary from state to state, it would seem logical to restrict usage of those stamps to actual food items. Not so in the case of Starbucks located inside grocery stores in Oregon, where you can use stamps to purchase cold beverages like a Frappuccino. More »
Consumer Advocates To Starbucks: Change Your Terms Of Service On Gift Cards
By Mary Beth Quirk on December 1, 2011 4:15 PM
54 Comments
Who reads the terms of service on gift cards? Maybe not everyone, but four consumer advocacy groups have your back and are petitioning Starbucks to remove certain provisions in time for the holiday season. More »
(ASurroca)
New York City Starbucks Bathroom Lockout Ends Unceremoniously
By Mary Beth Quirk on November 23, 2011 1:00 PM
117 Comments
When you've gotta go, you've gotta go. But in New York City, where public restrooms are at a minimum, the only place to go is usually a Starbucks. Since not everyone cares about cleanliness, that results in a dirty job for baristas. Some of those employees staged a mini revolt last week, locking customers out of bathrooms and adding "Employees Only" signs. More »
(STL Okie)
Starbucks Busted For Hidden Fee On Bagged Coffee
By Chris Morran on November 14, 2011 1:15 PM
55 Comments
See that bag of coffee grounds at Starbucks that's listed at $12/pound? Well, if you buy less than a pound, there's a fee of $1.50 that isn't mentioned anywhere in the store and doesn't show up as a fee on the receipt. But now, after being busted by authorities in Massachusetts, the java giant has decided to stop charging the fee. More »
Starbucks To Get Into The Juice Bar Business
By Chris Morran on November 10, 2011 1:50 PM
17 Comments
Tired of selling someone else's juice, Starbucks has not only purchased a juice company, but also plans to branch out into a separate retail juice business. More »
Crispy Chocolate Chip Cookie Beats Out Chewy Competitors In Consumer Reports Test
By Chris Morran on November 1, 2011 12:45 PM
73 Comments
In the world of chocolate chip cookies, an eternal war rages between those who prefer their cookies light and crispy, and those who defend their right to a chewier treat. And, at least in one battle waged in the Consumer Reports tasting lab, a single crispy chocolate chip cookie won the day. More »
(dooley)
Starbucks Admits Blondes Have More Fun, Will Offer Milder Coffee Starting In January
By Chris Morran on October 18, 2011 2:30 PM
102 Comments
By now many of you are familiar with the old "tastes burnt" comment offered by people who aren't fans of Starbucks' current coffee offerings. And after 40 years of serving up the dark stuff, the java giant announced today it will start brewing up a milder, blonde roast in January. More »
(bark)
A Cheaper Starbucks Latte: Order 2 Espresso Shots, Pour Own Milk
By Ben Popken on October 11, 2011 1:00 PM
170 Comments
If you order lattes at Starbucks, here's a way to get them to for less while still getting the same drink. More »
Starbucks Barista Fired For Posting Satirical Song
By Ben Popken on October 3, 2011 10:00 AM
92 Comments
Starbucks fired a barista last week after his satirical song aimed at his employer went viral. In it, the ex-barista, wearing nothing but a Starbucks smock, croons an acoustic guitar ballad about how baristas trick customers when they're short on supplies, how rude customers stink, and the drink purchasing habits of different races. More »
