Starbucks Corporation is an American multinational chain of coffeehouses and roastery reserves headquartered in Seattle, Washington. It is the largest coffeehouse company in the world. Starbucks was founded in 1971 and has expanded globally, with over 28,000 locations around the world. Starbucks aims to establish itself as the premier purveyor of the finest coffee in the world while maintaining its principles as it grows. It uses a centralized global supply chain and logistics system to efficiently source, produce, and distribute products worldwide.