Does Starbucks franchise?

Starbucks does not franchise operations and has no plans to franchise in the foreseeable future. In North America, the majority of our stores are Company-operated. As an exception, Starbucks may enter into licensing arrangements with companies who provide access to real estate which would otherwise be unavailable such as airport locations, national grocery chains, major food services corporations, college and university campuses and hospitals.

For international business development opportunities, please refer to the International Development section of this Web site. If you have further questions, please send us an e-mail through the Contact Us portion of the site.

Can I buy shares directly from Starbucks?

No. Starbucks does not offer a direct purchase plan. If you are interested in purchasing shares in Starbucks, you will need to contact your stockbroker.

Does Starbucks pay a cash dividend?

No. Starbucks has never paid a cash dividend and presently intends to retain earnings to help finance the company's continued growth.

How can I purchase Starbucks stock?

Starbucks Corporation's Common Stock is traded on Nasdaq, under the trading symbol SBUX. To purchase Starbucks stock, please consult a stockbroker.

When and where was Starbucks incorporated?

Starbucks was incorporated under the laws of the State of Washington, in Olympia, Washington on November 4, 1985.

When did Starbucks go public and at what price?

Starbucks went public on June 26, 1992 at a price of $17 per share (or $1.0625 per share adjusted for our four subsequent stock splits).

How many stock splits has Starbucks executed?

Since our IPO in June 1992, Starbucks has had four, 2-for-1 stock splits. The first took place on September 29, 1993, the second on December 1, 1995, the third on March 19, 1999, and the fourth on April 27, 2001.

Who is Starbucks' transfer agent?

Mellon Investor Services, LLC.

Who are Starbucks independent accountants/auditors?

Deloitte & Touche LLP.