Where Did Starbucks Coffee Get Their Name From?

The video explores Starbucks' journey from a single store in Seattle to a global coffee empire. It covers the company's founding, naming, and early years, highlighting Howard Schultz's pivotal role in transforming Starbucks into a sit-down cafe chain. The 1990s saw rapid expansion and brand-defining innovations like the Frappuccino. Despite challenges from competitors and economic downturns, Starbucks adapted by refining its offerings and addressing labor issues. The video concludes with a look at Starbucks' product evolution and the introduction of the upscale Starbucks Reserve locations.

Who was the Dutch immigrant that influenced the founders of Starbucks?

• Alfred Peet

• Gordon Bowker

• Jerry Baldwin

• Howard Schultz

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

• A fast-food chain

• A coffee bean and equipment store

• A sit-down cafe

• A tea house

What inspired Howard Schultz to transform Starbucks into a sit-down cafe?

• A visit to a local coffee shop

• A trip to Milan

• A suggestion from a friend

• A business conference

Which product did Starbucks introduce in 1995 that became a major hit?

• Pumpkin Spice Latte

• Frappuccino

• Espresso

• Cold Brew

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

• Increased competition from local cafes

• A significant drop in stock price

• A shortage of coffee beans

• A decline in international sales

How did Starbucks address the issue of maintaining a consistent flavor profile across locations?

• By using a light roast

• By using a dark roast

• By sourcing beans from a single origin

• By changing their brewing methods

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

• Starbucks won the lawsuit

• The lawsuit is still ongoing

• Black Bear won the lawsuit

• The lawsuit was settled out of court

What is Starbucks Reserve known for?

• Offering the cheapest coffee

• Providing a drive-thru service

• Serving high-quality, single-origin coffee

• Being a fast-food style coffee shop

What was the fate of Teavana after being acquired by Starbucks?

• It expanded globally

• It became a separate entity

• It was closed down

• It merged with another tea brand

How did Starbucks respond to unionization efforts in its stores?

• By reducing employee wages

• By closing down unionized stores

• By offering increased benefits to non-unionized stores

• By ignoring the demands