Starbucks
Starbucks operates coffeehouses and offers a range of coffee drinks, food items, and merchandise for customers. It aims to deliver high-quality coffee and create welcoming environments that foster human connection, while supporting communities and promoting sustainability throughout its operations.
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- HQ
- Washington
- Sectors
- Food & Beverage, Retail, Hospitality
- Founded
- 1971
- Type
- Corporation Seattle business license
- Registered name
- Starbucks Corporation Seattle business license
- Stage
- Public
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