Knowra Starbucks Starbucks Starbucks is an American multinational company that operates coffeehouses and sells coffee, tea, and related products. Founded in Seattle in 1971, it became known for expanding café culture through branded stores and customized drinks.
Pike Place Market : A public market in Seattle that opened in 1907 and is a major city landmark. The first Starbucks store opened near the market in 1971.
Starbucks Rewards : Starbucks’ customer loyalty program, which awards benefits for eligible purchases. The program encourages repeat visits and links store purchases to the company’s digital services.
Espresso : A concentrated coffee beverage brewed by forcing hot water through finely ground coffee under pressure. Espresso-based drinks form a major part of Starbucks’ café menu.
Independent coffeehouse : A coffee-serving business operated independently rather than as part of a large chain. Independent cafés often differ from Starbucks in ownership, local identity, and operating scale.
Globalization : The growing integration of economies, societies, and cultures across national borders. Starbucks’ international expansion shows how a retail brand adapts while carrying a recognizable identity.
Jerry Baldwin : An American entrepreneur who co-founded Starbucks with Zev Siegl and Gordon Bowker. He helped establish Starbucks as a coffee-bean retailer before its café expansion.
Starbucks mobile app : A Starbucks smartphone application for ordering, payment, and account management. Mobile ordering and payment connect customers to store operations before they arrive.
Frappuccino : A Starbucks trademarked line of blended iced beverages, often made with coffee or crème bases. The Frappuccino demonstrates the company’s success in turning customized cold drinks into a branded product line.
Dunkin' : An American multinational chain specializing in coffee, baked goods, and quick-service food. Dunkin' competes for everyday coffee purchases with a different emphasis on speed and value.
Coffee commodity chain : The network of production, trade, processing, and sale through which coffee reaches consumers. Starbucks’ purchasing scale connects café sales to growers, exporters, and global markets.
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