Established in 1971, Starbucks Corporation is one of the leading roasters and retailers of specialty coffee in the world. With one of its outlets based in Tucson, Ariz., the company operates through numerous retail stores globally. It produces a range of branded consumer products, including ready-to-drink beverages, packaged coffees and premium ice creams. The firms brand portfolio features Starbucks Coffee, Tazo Tea, Seattles Best Coffee and Torrefazione Italia Coffee. Starbucks Corporation runs more than 8,850 company-operated stores and 7,856 licensed stores in more than 50 countries.