Howard Schultz

We woke up one day, and all the sudden Starbucks was in the middle of this political crossfire between the people who want to bring a gun into Starbucks and the people who want to prevent it. It is a very difficult, fragile situation.

Howard Schultz

We would take something old and tired and common – coffee – and weave a sense of romance and community around it. We would rediscover the mystique and charm that had swirled around coffee throughout the centuries.

Howard Schultz

When you start a company, it’s a singular focus. You have the wind at your back.

Howard Schultz

When you’re building a business or joining a company, you have to be transparent; you can’t have two sets of information for two sets of people.

Howard Schultz

While we are a coffee company at heart, Starbucks provides much more than the best cup of coffee-we offer a community gathering place where people come together to connect and discover new things.

Howard Schultz

Who wants a dream that’s near-fetched?

Howard Schultz

With a population of more than 600 million people, an emerging middle class that is driving strong consumption, and a robust and resilient economy, Southeast Asia presents a compelling growth opportunity for Starbucks.

Howard Schultz

Without fanfare, Starbucks was also going to open two coffee shops in Seattle that were not like any of our existing stores. Each would serve Starbucks coffee but be unique

Howard Schultz

Work should be personal. For all of us. Not just for the artist and entrepreneur. Work should have meaning for the accountant, the construction worker, the technologist, the manager and the clerk.

Howard Schultz