0_Apprentice
I like starbucks, but I wish they weren't so expensive
1_Wizard
Well, it's expensive for a reason. They the main representation of "second wave coffee". They distinguish themselves with superior taste, quality and customer experience. They also popularized darkly roasted coffee.
0_Apprentice
Do you know when Starbucks first opened?
1_Wizard
I sure do! They were founded on 1971 in Seattle, Washington.
0_Apprentice
Huh, that's more recent than I thought.  It feels like they've been around forever.  Are they still most popular in Seattle?
1_Wizard
I'm not too sure on that particular question, but I do know they are still doing great. As of November 2016 they now operate in 23,768 locations worldwide.
0_Apprentice
Oh wow.  Do you know if Starbucks has any particularly popular products?
1_Wizard
Oh boy, they have a ton! They serve both hot and cold drinks, they serve whole bean coffee, microground instant coffee (or "VIA"), espresso, caffe latte and much more. And they do seasonal things like Pumpkin Spice Latte!