1) Starbucks began in 1971 in Seattle and has grown to become the largest coffeehouse chain in the world with over 35,000 stores globally.
2) Starbucks' mission is to inspire human connection through coffee and their third place concept of stores providing a welcoming space outside of work and home.
3) Starbucks uses consistent branding, convenient technology like mobile ordering, and a focus on quality coffee and customer experience to maintain their leading market position against competitors.