Business Summary

Starbucks Corporation is a coffee company engaged in sourcing and roasting arabica coffee. The Company has more than 38,000 stores worldwide and is the roaster and retailer of specialty coffee in the world. It operates through three segments: North America, which is inclusive of the United States and Canada; International, which is inclusive of China, Japan, Asia Pacific, Europe, Middle East and Africa, Latin America, and Caribbean; and Channel Development. Its North America and International segments include both Company-operated and licensed stores. Its Channel Development segment includes roasted whole bean and ground coffees, Starbucks and Teavana-branded single-serve products, a variety of ready-to-drink beverages, such as Frappuccino and Starbucks Doubleshot, foodservice products and other branded products sold worldwide outside of Company-operated and licensed stores. It also sells goods and services under various brands, including Teavana, Ethos, Starbucks Reserve and Princi.