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Starbucks
Starbucks Corporation, along with its various subsidiaries, operates worldwide as a key player in roasting, marketing, and selling specialty coffee. Its business is structured into three main operating divisions: North America, International markets, and Channel Development. The company's retail outlets offer a broad assortment of coffee and tea beverages, roasted whole bean and ground coffees, single-serve options, and ready-to-drink products. Customers can also find a variety of food items, including pastries, breakfast sandwiches, and lunch selections. Furthermore, Starbucks extends its brand reach by licensing its trademarks to independently operated stores, grocery retailers, and foodservice accounts. Products are sold under well-known labels such as Starbucks, Teavana, Seattle's Best Coffee, Evolution Fresh, Ethos, Starbucks Reserve, and Princi. As of October 3, 2021, Starbucks had a significant global presence, operating 16,826 company-owned and licensed stores across North America, in addition to 17,007 similar locations internationally. The company, established in 1971, is headquartered in Seattle, Washington.
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Starbucks at a glance
Starbucks is a restaurants company headquartered in Seattle, United States, founded in 1971. It is publicly listed (SBUX) with a market capitalisation of $111.6B. Xcout tracks 22 named people at Starbucks, including Brian R Niccol (Chairman & Chief Executive Officer). Xcout recorded 780 job postings from Starbucks in the last 90 days.
Starbucks leadership
- Brian R NiccolChairman & Chief Executive Officer
- Brady BrewerChief Executive Officer of Starbucks International
- Mike GramsEVP & COO
- Catherine R. SmithExecutive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
- Anand VaradarajanExecutive Vice President & Chief Technology Officer
- Pilar RamosExecutive Vice President & Chief Legal Officer
16 more named people on record for Starbucks, with roles, board committees and tenure — see the full roster →
Hiring at Starbucks
Xcout recorded 780 job postings from Starbucks in the last 90 days, from a hiring record Xcout has kept since June 2026.
The weekly hiring trend, the roles and locations behind it — see Starbucks's hiring signals →
Recent Starbucks news
- ExpansionStarbucks fecha lojas nos EUA mas acelera expansão no Brasil - Jornal Económico
- Expansion“Starbucks latina” acelera expansão no Brasil e mira 100 cafeterias em dois anos - JM Online
- Leadership changeStarbucks Forum - BörsenNEWS.de
- Leadership changeStarbucks hires new CTO from Amazon Grocery
9 corporate events on record, with sources — see the full timeline →
Tech stack
Starbucks competitors
A few of Starbucks's closest competitors — see the full list of competitors and alternatives →
Luckin Coffee Inc. is a Chinese coffee company and coffeehouse chain founded in Beijing in 2017. In the first half of 2026, Luckin had 35,000 stores globally. The company operates shops, stores, and kiosks that offer coffee, tea, and food, generally at lower prices than their competitors. Purchases can only be made using an online app. Luckin is headquartered in Xiamen, Fujian. The company has expanded rapidly since its founding, and by 2019, its stores outnumbered Starbucks locations in China.
Dutch Bros Inc., in collaboration with its subsidiaries, operates and licenses drive-thru establishments throughout the United States. The company's business model is divided into two primary divisions: its directly owned and managed shops, and its franchising and other related ventures. Customers are served through the firm's corporate-operated locations and its online platforms, utilizing brand names like Dutch Bros, Dutch Bros Coffee, Dutch Bros Rebel, and Blue Rebel. Established in 1992, Dutch Bros Inc. has its corporate headquarters situated in Grants Pass, Oregon.
TH International Limited manages Tim Hortons coffee establishments across mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macau. By September 28, 2022, the company had expanded its network to include roughly 460 coffee shops throughout the People's Republic of China. This enterprise was founded in 2018, with its corporate headquarters located in Shanghai, People's Republic of China, operating as a division of Tim Hortons Inc.
Alsea (Grupo Vips) is a company that operates in different countries, including Mexico, where it manages franchises such as Starbucks coffee shops.
Black Rock Coffee Bar, Inc. is a holding company, which engages in the provision of caffeinated beverages. It offers roasted coffees, teas, smoothies, and flavorful energy drinks. The company was founded by Daniel Brand, Jeff Hernandez, Jake Spellmeyer, and Bryan Pereboom in 2008 and is headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ.
Pret A Manger operates a chain of food and coffee shops that prepare and sell fresh sandwiches, salads, hot breakfast meals, soups, and barista-made drinks. The company serves individual consumers for dine-in or delivery, and also provides catering and platters for groups and events.
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More on Starbucks in Xcout Intel
- 22 named people with titles, LinkedIn and board committees
- Weekly hiring history and the mix of roles behind it
- 9 corporate events with sources — deals, leadership changes, layoffs
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