We are all familiar with Starbucks, which now has 34,630 locations. Half the stores are company-operated, and half are run by licensed operators. About half of the stores are in the USA and Canada. Starbucks also has a very large presence in China and Japan, all company operated.

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Starbucks is almost certain to remain a global brand powerhouse and to grow over the years. In the short term it’s reasonable to expect earnings per share growth in the range of 10%, driven partly by the increased number of locations. - Shawn Allen