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“I think Starbucks created a platform and, ultimately, a runway for many other companies to emulate. I suspect if we had not achieved what we have, there would have been many regional brands that would have succeeded. But I'm not sure there would have been a national brand of the scope of Starbucks.”

Quote by Howard Schultz

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Howard Schultz, born in July 1953, is an outstanding businessman known for his deep understanding and innovative spirit in the coffee culture industry. He is one of the founders of Starbucks and has achieved great success in the field of business, not only through the global expansion of Starbucks but also through his promotion of corporate social responsibility. more

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