2. Starbucks was originally opened in 1971
The store was in the Pike Place Market in Seattle and
sold coffee beans
The company has grown to have over 17,000 stores in
55 different countries.
The company also sells products in other stores
outside Starbucks locations.
3. 1971 Starbucks Coffee Tea and Spice opens in Seattle
1987 Il Giornale buys Starbucks
1992 Starbucks stock is offered for public sale
1995 The Frappuccino is introduced
1997 The Starbucks Foundation is formed
2001 Introduction of the Starbucks card for payment
2009 Starbucks VIA Ready Brew Coffee is introduced
2011 Starbucks celebrates the 40th anniversary
4. The Original Starbucks logo was used from 1971 until
1987. The Siren is the central part of the logo
5. In 1987 the company changed it name to the Starbucks
Corporation after being purchased by Il Giornale. The
logo was changed to represent both companies and the
Tea and Spices was dropped. This was the beginnings
of the modern logo
6. In 1992 the logo was made more modern. This
happened around the same time that the company
began being publicly traded on the stock market.
7. This year, 2011, the logo was changed once again. This
time the name of Starbucks Coffee was removed from
the logo. This changed upset many people and caused
a lot of reactions.
The old logo is still being used in some areas though.
8. Starbucks Coffee is well known for many things. From
a good cup of coffee to being over priced.
Even with all the varying opinions, the Starbucks logo
and cup are well known through the world.
9. Starbucks is committed to helping the community.
Through a variety of programs, the company makes
sure to reach out to those around them
The latest campaign is called Create Jobs for USA.
This program is aimed to raise money in order to
provide loans to small businesses to let them hire more
people.
Right now in stores, you can purchase a bracelet to help
support this program.
