Starbucks: From a Single Store to a Global Empire

Who was the Dutch immigrant that influenced the founding trio of Starbucks?

• Gordon Bowker

• Jerry Baldwin

• Alfred Peet

• Howard Schultz

What was the original business model of Starbucks when it first opened?

• A tea house

• A fast-food restaurant

• A coffee bean and equipment store

• A sit-down cafe

What inspired Howard Schultz to transform Starbucks into a European-style cafe?

• A trip to Milan

• A visit to a local Seattle cafe

• A suggestion from Alfred Peet

• A market research study

Which product did Starbucks introduce in 1995 that became a popular iced beverage?

• Pumpkin Spice Latte

• Frappuccino

• Nitro Coffee

• Cold Brew

What was one of the major challenges Starbucks faced during the Great Recession?

• Increased competition from local cafes

• A decline in international sales

• A significant drop in stock price

• A shortage of coffee beans

What is a characteristic of Starbucks' coffee roasting style?

• Blonde roast with a nutty flavor

• Light roast with fruity notes

• Dark roast with a hint of charred wood

• Medium roast with a smooth finish

What nickname has been given to Starbucks due to its roasting style?

• Dark Delight

• Burnt Brew

• Charbucks

• Starburnt

What was the outcome of the lawsuit between Starbucks and Black Bear Micro Roastery?

• Both companies agreed to a partnership

• The lawsuit was settled out of court

• Black Bear won and continued using the name 'Charbucks'

• Starbucks won and Black Bear had to stop using the name 'Charbucks'

What was one of the demands of the unions formed by Starbucks employees?

• More vacation days

• Flexible dress code

• Higher wages and better working hours

• Free coffee for employees

What is the Starbucks Reserve known for?

• Serving Starbucks' finest coffee

• Offering the cheapest coffee

• Being a drive-through only location

• Being a tea-only store