39 Incredible Photos of Starbucks' Evolution Over the Past Few Decades
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39 Incredible Photos of Starbucks' Evolution Over the Past Few Decades
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1971: The Original Starbucks Opens
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1982: Howard Schultz Joins The Team
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1983: A Visit to Italy Changes Everything
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1984: A New Concept Emerges
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1987: Sold!
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1988: The Key To Happy Employees
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1989: Rapid Growth
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1990: The Coffeehouse Vibe Catches On
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1991: A New Language
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1992: Starbucks Heads To Wall Street
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1994: The First Starbucks Drive Thru
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1995: Introducing The Frappuccino
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1996: Starbucks Opens In Asia
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1996: The Brand Branches Out
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1997: The Starbucks Foundation Is Created
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1998: Starbucks Gets Stocked In Stores
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1998: A 'Magic' Collaboration
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1999: Protesters Target Starbucks
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1999: Starbucks Inspires British Politicians
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2000: Tazo Tea Joins Starbucks
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2000: Schultz Changes Roles
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2001: Introducing The Starbucks Card
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2002: Let There Be Wi-Fi
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2003: McDonald's Throws Its Hat Into The Ring
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2004: New York Runs On Starbucks
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2004: France Says 'Bonjour' To Starbucks
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2004: Baristas Become Coffee Masters
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2005: Starbucks Acquires Ethos Water
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2008: Howard Schultz Is Reinstated As CEO
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2008: A Health Conscious Pivot
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2009: Scandal Over Pay Cuts
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2012: Two Game-Changing Acquisitions
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2014: An Upscale Roasterie
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2015: Mobile Ordering
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2015: The Neutral Holiday Cup
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2016: New Beverage On The Block
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2018: Scrambling After A Scandal
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2018: Bye, Bye Plastic Straws
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2019: Store Number 30,000
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