SEPTEMBER 1982
In 1982, Howard Schultz became the head of marketing because of his connection to a company that was helping supply Starbucks. Soon after, he took a trip to Italy where he discovered cafes that sold espresso beverages and he became inspired. At this time, Starbucks was only selling coffee beans, so Howard suggested they change […]
MARCH 1971
The first Starbucks opened in Seattle, Washington, in March 1971. It was located at 2000 Western Avenue. This cafe was later moved to the famous 1912 Pike Place Market in 1976. It all started when three friends became inspired by Alfred Peet, a coffee roasting guru who taught them how to specialize in selling high-quality […]
1971
Starbucks opens it’s original location in March 1971, it was located in Seattle’s historic Pike Place Market. This cafe was later moved to the famous 1912 Pike Place Market in 1976. It all started when three friends became inspired by Alfred Peet, a coffee roasting guru who taught them how to specialize in selling high-quality coffee beans. […]