Starbucks, headquartered in Seattle, Washington, is a multinational chain of coffeehouses and roastery reserves. Founded in 1971, the company operates thousands of stores globally, offering handcrafted beverages, food items, and packaged coffee for home brewing. It also runs the Starbucks Rewards loyalty program, where customers earn Stars on purchases for redeemable benefits.
The company's stated mission centers on being a premier purveyor of fine coffee while aiming to inspire and nurture the human spirit. It focuses on creating a "third place" between home and work. Starbucks maintains a commitment to sustainability and ethical sourcing through its Coffee and Farmer Equity (C.A.F.E.) Practices program, alongside community engagement efforts via The Starbucks Foundation.
