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... having proposed to the Starbucks partners the idea and it getting rejected. * 1987; Starbucks agreed to sell Schultz for USD 4 millions. He started his operation with a clear vision and was however faced with three year loss * 1988; Starbucks had grown to 26 stores and still moving fast * 1991; H. Schultz started seeing the light at the end of tunnel when his growth boosted by 84% * 1996; Starbucks continued to grow to 870 stores, with plans and objectives to achieve 2000 stores by the year 2000 MISSION STATEMENT Establish Starbucks as the premier purveyor of the finest coffee in the world, while maintaining our uncompromising principles as we grow. The following five guiding principles will help us measure the appropriateness of our decision: * Provide a great work environment and treat each other with respect and dignity * Embrace diversity as an essential component in the way we do ...