All Brands Owned by Starbucks Corporation

What does Starbucks own?
Starbucks Corporation operates its coffeehouse business under multiple brands including Starbucks (core coffeehouse chain), Starbucks Reserve (premium small-batch coffee), Teavana (premium tea products), Evolution Fresh (fresh juices and food), and Seattle's Best Coffee (at-home coffee products). The Global Coffee Alliance with Nestle handles consumer packaged goods distribution globally.

Is Starbucks publicly traded?
Yes, Starbucks Corporation is publicly traded on the NASDAQ stock exchange under the ticker symbol SBUX. The company has been publicly traded since its IPO in 1992.

Who founded Starbucks?
Starbucks was founded in 1971 by Jerry Baldwin, Zev Siegl, and Gordon Bowker in Seattle's Pike Place Market. Howard Schultz later acquired the company in 1987 and transformed it into the modern coffeehouse concept.

Where is Starbucks headquartered?
Starbucks is headquartered in Seattle, Washington, USA, where the company was founded and maintains its corporate offices.

How many Starbucks locations are there?
Starbucks operates over 41,000 stores worldwide across company-operated and licensed locations as of 2026. The company plans to open approximately 600 to 650 net new coffeehouses globally in fiscal 2026.

Who owns Starbucks?
Starbucks Corporation is owned by its public shareholders through NASDAQ trading. The company has no controlling shareholder or parent company. Major institutional shareholders include Vanguard Group, BlackRock, and State Street Corporation.

What is Starbucks' revenue?
For fiscal year 2025 (ended September 2025), Starbucks reported approximately $36.0 billion in annual revenue. In Q3 FY2026, consolidated net revenues were $9.3 billion.

Who is the CEO of Starbucks?
Brian Niccol is the current chairman and CEO of Starbucks Corporation, having joined in September 2024 from Chipotle. He is leading the "Back to Starbucks" transformation plan.

What happened with Starbucks China?
In April 2026, Starbucks finalized a joint venture with Boyu Capital for its China retail operations. Boyu Capital holds a 60% interest, while Starbucks retains 40% ownership and continues to own and license the brand. The JV operates approximately 8,000 coffeehouses with aspirations to grow to 20,000 locations. This shifted Starbucks China from a company-operated model to a licensed JV structure.