Gordon Bowker started Starbucks when he was 52 years old. Since his childhood, he had been a coffee lover, and it wasn't until 1971 that this passion led him to open the first-ever store in Seattle, Washington. The company has grown into one of the most successful chains with more than 32,000 locations worldwide and annual revenue of over $26.5 billion.

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