Starbucks is one of the most renowned whole bean coffee and fresh beverages selling company which was established in the year 1971. The Starbucks Company started its journey by opening its first selling unit at the Pike Place Market in Seattle, Washington. Today, it has developed its operational headquarters in Seattle itself. One positive aspect of this company which also accounted for its rapid success is that it opened its branches not only in the most happening centers but also in the interior areas so that people living there can enjoy the taste of its quality products.
Although the whole bean coffee is the primary product of this company, other products such as tea and ice creams are also available in its stores. Starbucks also provides fast food such as patties, egg, ham burger which compliments well with its beverages.
Among all its coffee specials, Frapuccino is the best. It is available in a number of mouth watering flavors such as Mocha, Caramel and Café Vanilla. Some of the mostly liked flavored drinks of Starbucks are Almond, Cinnamon, Coconut, Melon, Mocha, Peppermint and Raspberry.
According to a recent assessment, there are 7,521 subsidiaries of this company which are scattered in different parts of the world. But the largest number of stores is in United States itself. Starbucks stores are scattered in different parts of the world such as Australia, Egypt, Japan, Mexico, United Kingdom, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, The Netherlands and Saudi Arabia.
Starbucks was awarded the eighth rank among ‘Top 100 Public companies in Washington' by Washington CEO, in 2006. In the same year, it was recognized as the 14th best brand in Japan in the 2006 ANNUAL Brand ranking by Nikkei Business Publications.