16 Things You Never Knew About Starbucks

Just like Starbucks' secret menu, there's a lot more than meets the eye.

The first Starbucks opened in 1971 and it was a single store based in Seattle’s Pike Place Market. From a narrow shop front, Starbucks served locals some of the finest fresh-roasted whole bean coffees.

There are over 87,000 possible drink combinations

Starbucks recently released a drink inspired by TikTok

Starbucks' Strawberry Sunset features a mix of strawberry sauce, peach syrup, green tea and lemonade, making it one of the most refreshing drinks on the menu!

Starbucks owns a record label

Hear Music was a record label that was founded in 2007 in a partnership between Concord Music Group and Starbucks. Early on, the record label signed Sir Paul McCartney, followed by others including James Taylor and Joni Mitchell.

Starbucks wasn't actually invented by coffee connoisseurs

It's true! Although the man most associated with the coffee chain is chairman and CEO Howard Schultz, Starbucks was actually founded by three guys.

Starbucks got its name from Moby Dick

Yep! Starbucks was actually inspired by the classic novel, Moby Dick. Originally, the coffee chain was going to be called either Cargo House or Pequod, after Captain Ahab’s ship in Moby Dick.

Starbucks' Reserve Roastery in Milan spans over 25,000 square feet

Starbucks tables are designed with solo people in mind

The original mermaid logo was far more risqué

The original mermaid logo was far more risqué