Starbucks is rekindling America's love affair with coffee, bringing romance and fresh flavor back to the brew. — Howard Schultz Copy Share Image
I'm optimistic about the country; I'm optimistic about the American people. — Howard Schultz Copy Share Image
The lifeblood of job creation in America is small business, but they can't get access to credit. — Howard Schultz Copy Share Image
We have a big opportunity in China. We think the number of stores here can rival the number in North America. — Howard Schultz Copy Share Image
Most business people today are not going to invest in the uncertainty that exists in America. — Howard Schultz Copy Share Image
We must restore the emotional relationship that people have to the idea of America, that no matter where you come from, no… — Howard Schultz Copy Share Image
The future of America is not an entitlement. We have been given a treasure chest of gifts and opportunities, but some people… — Howard Schultz Copy Share Image
The leaders in Washington have got to come together in a bipartisan way and do the right thing for the people who… — Howard Schultz Copy Share Image
I think the most important thing that I think everyone in America must have is belief that wherever they live, whatever station… — Howard Schultz Copy Share Image
My biggest concern is that America is drifting towards mediocrity and that people don't recognize - and by people I'm meaning Washington… — Howard Schultz Copy Share Image
In the 1960s, if you introduced a new product to America, 90% of the people who viewed it for the first time… — Howard Schultz Copy Share Image
Starbucks being an extension of peoples home and work. The sense of community, human connection. That appears to be as relevant in… — Howard Schultz Copy Share Image
Starbucks has stores in America in many, many communities that are governed by many, many different municipalities. Starbucks cannot dictate to a… — Howard Schultz Copy Share Image
When I first discovered in the early 1980s the Italian espresso bars in my trip to Italy, the vision was to re-create… — Howard Schultz Copy Share Image
America's leaders need to put their feet in the shoes of working Americans. — Howard Schultz Copy Share Image
For Starbucks, there will be no shortage of the highest-quality arabica beans. I suspect that for some others there could potentially be a problem,… — Howard Schultz Copy Share
If you look at coffee, tea, food and juice, we think there are inherent opportunities. If you look at health bars or grab-and-go products… — Howard Schultz Copy Share
The success of the Starbucks has been based on this balance between profitability and a social conscience. Everywhere we're doing business, were trying to… — Howard Schultz Copy Share
Companies should not have a singular view of profitability. There needs to be a balance between commerce and social responsibility... The companies that are… — Howard Schultz Copy Share
“Living in the same city as Microsoft, I’m only too aware that, even in low-technology businesses like coffee, the Next Big Thing could knock… — Howard Schultz Copy Share
We have a big opportunity in China. We think the number of stores here can rival the number in North America. — Howard Schultz Copy Share
Starbucks is not an advertiser; people think we are a great marketing company, but in fact we spend very little money on marketing and… — Howard Schultz Copy Share
We woke up one day, and all the sudden Starbucks was in the middle of this political crossfire between the people who want to… — Howard Schultz Copy Share
I'm in a different position than most CEO's. I'm a founder. I'm not a hired CEO. Now, I can be fired by the board,… — Howard Schultz Copy Share
Profitability is a shallow goal if it doesn't have a real purpose, and the purpose has to be share the profits with others. — Howard Schultz Copy Share
And with the right mentor, don't be afraid to expose your vulnerabilities. Admit you don't know what you don't know. When you acknowledge your… — Howard Schultz Copy Share
People in Washington need to put their feet in the shoes of working Americans. — Howard Schultz Copy Share
