Overview
Starbucks is an American multinational chain of coffeehouses and roastery reserves that has become a cultural phenomenon, with over 35,000 stores in 80 countries. Founded in 1971 by [[jerry-baldwin|Jerry Baldwin]], [[zev-siegl|Zev Siegl]], and [[gordon-bowker|Gordon Bowker]], the company was transformed by [[howard-schultz|Howard Schultz]] into a global coffee powerhouse. Today, Starbucks is the world's largest coffeehouse chain, with a presence in over 80 countries and a wide range of coffee and food offerings.