Who owns Starbucks?
Starbucks
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- Brand origin
- United States
- Main production
- Several countries, incl. Switzerland
Starbucks is a United States coffee brand that roasts, markets, and sells specialty coffee, beverages, food, and related products. Starbucks is ultimately owned by Starbucks Corporation, a publicly listed company headquartered in Seattle, Washington.
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What is Starbucks?
Starbucks is a specialty coffee retailer, roaster, marketer, and foodservice business. Starbucks Corporation operates the brand through company-operated and licensed stores in 89 markets. Starbucks products include handcrafted coffee, tea, other beverages, and food items. Starbucks Corporation reported $37.2 billion in revenue for fiscal 2025 and employed approximately 381,000 people worldwide in that year.
Who owns Starbucks?
Starbucks is ultimately owned by Starbucks Corporation, according to Made O'Meter's ownership data verified on 13 September 2026. Starbucks Corporation is a publicly listed company whose common stock trades on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol SBUX. Starbucks Corporation is headquartered at 2401 Utah Avenue South, Seattle, Washington, United States. Starbucks Corporation continues to own and license the Starbucks brand and its intellectual property, including in the Starbucks China retail joint venture.
Where does Starbucks come from?
Starbucks originated in the United States. The Starbucks business was formed in 1985, and the company is headquartered in Seattle, Washington. Starbucks Corporation's history also traces the Starbucks name and coffeehouse business to Seattle, where the company developed its specialty coffee retail operations.
What products does Starbucks make?
Starbucks sells roasted whole-bean and ground coffee, handcrafted hot and iced coffee, espresso beverages, tea, and other drinks. Starbucks stores also sell pastries, breakfast sandwiches, lunch items, and other food products. Starbucks sells packaged coffee, single-serve products, and ready-to-drink beverages through retail and grocery channels. Related Starbucks Corporation brands include Teavana, Ethos, and Starbucks Reserve.
Subsidiaries: Nespresso (Nestlé Nespresso S.A.)
Frequently asked questions about Starbucks
Is Starbucks an American brand?
- Yes. Starbucks originated in the United States and Starbucks Corporation is headquartered in Seattle, Washington.
Is Starbucks publicly owned?
- Yes. Starbucks Corporation is publicly listed on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the ticker symbol SBUX.
Does Starbucks sell products besides coffee?
- Yes. Starbucks sells tea, espresso drinks, other hot and iced beverages, pastries, breakfast foods, lunch items, packaged coffee, single-serve products, and ready-to-drink beverages.
What other brands are associated with Starbucks Corporation?
- Starbucks Corporation sells goods and services under the Teavana, Ethos, and Starbucks Reserve brands.
How many Starbucks markets are there?
- Starbucks Corporation reported operating in 89 markets in fiscal 2025.
Sources: sec.gov: ea0270973 02 ars.pdf, en.wikipedia.org, companiesmarketcap.com, metatrader.com, forbes.com, stocktitan.net, sec.gov: sbux 20250928.htm, investor.starbucks.com
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