Starbucks in Colombia

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  • Start

    Start

    Starbucks start to open the first store in Seattle’s Pike Place Market.
  • Howard Schultz

    Howard Schultz

    Howard Schultz joins Starbucks as director of retail operations and marketing. Starbucks begins providing coffee to fine restaurants and espresso bars.
  • Caffè Latte

    Caffè Latte

    Schultz convinces the founders of Starbucks to test the coffeehouse concept in downtown Seattle, where the first Starbucks Caffè Latte is served.
  • Total stores: 17

    Total stores: 17

    Il Giornale acquires Starbucks assets with the backing of local investors and changes its name to Starbucks Corporation. Opens in Chicago and Vancouver, Canada.

  • Total stores: 84

    Starbucks expands headquarters in Seattle.
    Unveils Starbucks Mission Statement.

  • Total stores: 116

    Becomes the first privately owned U.S. Company to offer a stock option program that includes part-time employees.
    Opens first licensed airport store at Seattle’s Sea-Tac International Airport.

  • Total stores: 165

    Completes initial public offering (IPO).

  • Total stores: 272

    Opens roasting plant in Kent, Wash.
    Announces first two-for-one stock split.

  • Total stores: 677

    Begins serving Frappuccino® blended beverages.
    Opens first LEED-certified store in Hillsboro, Oregon.
    Announces second two-for-one stock split.
    Opens roasting facility in York, Pa.
  • First store outside of North America. Total stores: 1,015

    First store outside of North America. Total stores: 1,015

    Begins selling bottled Frappuccino® coffee drink through North American Coffee Partnership.
    Opens stores in: Japan and Singapore.

  • Total stores: 1,412

    Establishes the Starbucks Foundation.
    Opens stores in: the Philippines.

  • Total stores: 1,886

    Extends the Starbucks brand into grocery channels across the U.S.
    Opens in underserved neighborhoods through joint-venture partnership with Magic Johnson.
    Launches Starbucks.com.
    Establishes the CUP Fund emergency financial assistance fund for partners.
    Opens stores in: England, Malaysia, New Zealand, Taiwan and Thailand.

  • Total stores: 2,498

    Acquires Tazo Tea.
    Partners with Conservation International to promote sustainable coffee-growing practices.
    Acquires Hear Music, a San Francisco–based music company.
    Announces third two-for-one stock split.
    Opens stores in: China, Kuwait, Lebanon and South Korea.

  • Total stores: 3,501

    Establishes licensing agreement with TransFair USA to sell Fairtrade certified coffee in U.S. and Canada.
    Opens stores in: Australia, Bahrain, Hong Kong, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates.

  • Total stores: 4,709

    Introduces the Starbucks Card.
    Announces fourth two-for-one stock split.
    Opens stores in: Austria, Scotland, Switzerland and Wales.

  • Total stores: 5,886

    Establishes Starbucks Coffee Trading Company (SCTC) in Lausanne, Switzerland.
    Launches Wi-Fi in stores.
    Opens stores in: Germany, Greece, Indonesia, Mexico, Oman, Puerto Rico and Spain.
  • Latinoamerica. Total stores: 7,225

    Latinoamerica. Total stores: 7,225

    Acquires Seattle Coffee Company, which includes Seattle’s Best Coffee® and Torrefazione Italia® coffee.
    Opens roasting facilities in Carson Valley, Nev., and Amsterdam, Netherlands.
    Opens stores in: Chile, Cyprus, Peru and Turkey.

  • Total stores: 10,241

    Acquires Ethos Water.
    Announces fifth two-for-one stock split.
    Opens stores in: Bahamas, Ireland and Jordan.
  • Recycled. Total stores: 12,440

    Recycled. Total stores: 12,440

    Launches the industry’s first paper beverage cup containing post-consumer recycled fiber.
    Opens stores in: Brazil and Egypt.
  • Healthy. Total stores: 15,011

    Healthy. Total stores: 15,011

    Eliminates all artificial trans fat and makes 2 percent milk the new standard for espresso beverages.
    Opens stores in: Denmark, the Netherlands, Romania and Russia.
  • Twitter and Facebook. Total stores: 16,680

    Twitter and Facebook. Total stores: 16,680

    Chairman Howard Schultz returns as chief executive officer and begins transformation of the company.
    Also joins Twitter and debuts Starbucks Facebook page.
    Opens stores in: Argentina, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czech Republic and Portugal.

  • Total stores: 16,635

    Opens Farmer Support Center in Kigali, Rwanda.
    Launches My Starbucks Rewards® loyalty program and Starbucks Card mobile payment.
    Opens stores in: Aruba and Poland.

  • Total stores: 16,858

    Expands digital offerings for customers with free unlimited Wi-Fi, Starbucks Digital Network.
    Seattle’s Best Coffee reinvents business strategy to extend brand’s reach.
    Opens stores in: El Salvador, Hungary and Sweden.

  • Total stores: 17,003

    Launches first annual Global Month of Service to celebrate company’s 40th anniversary.
    Opens first Community Stores in Harlem and Crenshaw neighborhoods.
    Launches Starbucks® K-Cup® packs.**
    Opens Farmer Support Center in Mbeya, Tanzania.
    Opens stores in: Guatemala, Curacao and Morocco.
  • Arrive in Colombia. Total stores: 18,066

    Arrive in Colombia. Total stores: 18,066

    Introduces Starbucks® Blonde Roast.
    Opens Farmer Support Centers in Manizales, Colombia and Yunnan, China.
    Acquires La Boulange® bakery brand to elevate core food offerings.
    Launches Starbucks Refreshers® beverage platform.
    Opens stores in: Costa Rica, Finland, India and Norway.

  • Total stores: 19,767

    Starbucks ceo Howard Schultz reinforces company’s commitment to marriage equality at company’s Annual Shareholders Meeting.
    Opens stores in: Vietnam and Monaco.
  • First store in Colombia.

    First store in Colombia.

    They opened a new store in Colombia.