When it comes to coffee chains, few are as iconic as Starbucks. From its signature green and white logo to its extensive menu of caffeinated beverages, Starbucks has become a staple in coffee culture worldwide. But did you know that there’s more to this beloved chain than just its coffee?
Their coffeehouse chain based in Seattle, Washington. Their main product is coffee as you know and even just with drinks, their sales number are better than Mcdonald’s food chain. Over the last 30 years their logo has changed 3 times while keeping the original Starbucks theme. If you are a fan of Starbucks, you would like to know these interesting facts about the company. Here are 10 Most Interesting Facts About Starbucks …
10 – New Stores Everyday
Starbucks has added an average of two stores on a daily basis since 1987. It has over 32,000 locations worldwide, making it the largest coffeehouse chain in the world.
09 – More Than 137,000 employees
Starbucks had 137,000 employees or “partners” as they call them in 2010. This is twice the population of Greenland.
08 – Starbucks Drinks
There are over 87,000 possible drink combinations at Starbucks. In the early days, Starbucks only sold coffee beans and coffee-making equipment. It wasn’t until the 1980s that the chain started serving espresso drinks and other beverages.
07 – Trenta Coffee
The Trenta is slightly bigger than your stomach with the capacity to hold 916 milliliters. The stomach on average has a capacity of 900 ml.
06 – Caffeine Level
A Starbucks grande coffee has 320 milligrams of caffeine, over four times the amount of caffeine in a Red Bull.
05 – Cinnamon Chip Scone
The Starbucks cinnamon chip scone has more calories than a McDonald’s quarter pounder with 480 calories.
04 – Healthcare Insurance
At $300 million Starbucks spends more on healthcare insurance for its employees than on coffee beans. They offer health insurance to all employees including part-time.
03 – Starbucks Milk Usage
Starbucks uses over 93 million gallons of milk per year, enough to fill 155 Olympic-sized swimming pools.
02 – Paper Cups
Starbucks uses 2.3 billion paper cups per year.
01 – Customer Per Week
They currently serve 40 million customers a week.
Starbucks has a rich history and culture that goes beyond its delicious coffee. From its commitment to sustainability and social responsibility to its diverse menu and expansion into other chains, there’s a lot to admire about this iconic brand.