Starbucks was established in 1971 in Seattle, Washington and is famous for its high-quality coffee beans and stylish cafes. It has grown to over 20,000 stores worldwide selling coffee drinks, teas, pastries and coffee beans. Starbucks aims to be the premier purveyor of fine coffee while maintaining its principles as it grows. It focuses on environmental leadership, high product quality, and creating a third place experience for customers through its cafes. While Starbucks was highly successful in the past, it faced revenue declines in 2009 which led to adjustments like store reductions and increased promotions. Moving forward, Starbucks is looking to penetrate new markets in Asia and continue innovating its customer experience.