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Starbucks

Starbucks Corporation is the world's largest coffeehouse chain, listed on NASDAQ and headquartered in Seattle. With 35,000+ locations globally, it competes with local European coffee chains and independent roasters across the continent.

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Brand Identity Data

HQ Country
United States
HQ City
Seattle
Founded
1971
EU Headquartered
No
EU Manufactured
No
Ownership Type
public
Stock Exchange
NASDAQ
Tax Domicile
US
Ultimate Parent
Starbucks Corporation
Data Hosting
US
CLOUD Act Exposure
Yes ⚠️
AI Trains on User Data
partial
GDPR Status
compliant
DSA Designation
na
Carbon Neutral
claimed
B Corp Certified
No
Supply Chain
partial
Repair / Recycling
Yes ✓
Ethical Certifications
Fair Trade, C.A.F.E. Practices

Verified on August 2, 2026

Corporate Lineage

1971

Founding

First Starbucks store opened in Seattle's Pike Place Market.

1992

IPO

Starbucks completes its initial public offering on the NASDAQ.

1998

European Expansion

Acquisition of Seattle Coffee Company, facilitating entry into the UK market.

2018

Nestle Global Coffee Alliance

Partnership granting Nestle rights to market Starbucks consumer products globally.

European Alternatives to Starbucks

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Vapiano

Vapiano is a German casual dining Italian restaurant chain headquartered in Cologne, offering fresh pasta, pizza, and salads. An EU-owned alternative to Starbucks and McDonald's for quick casual dining across European cities.

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Verification Sources

  1. [1]Starbucks on Wikidata
  2. [2]Starbucks website