Executive Summary (Starbucks)Coffee is such a product which is widely accepted among all age groups be it young kids or the old age people. The industry is growing at a rapid pace and with stiff competition. This paper analyzes the growth strategy followed by the Starbucks; which needs to be in accordance with the global trends and movement of economy. In current economic scenario many people are using Starbucks products. The main philosophy for the company is to make the stores in accordance with the current trends and with the nature of the people. The company is very helpful with the customers and environment. In current scenario it is now a status symbol among the people. Customers often go to the Starbucks for what it represents. According to SWOT analysis and Porter’s Five Forces, buyer power is high/ moderate, supplier power is moderate/low, threat of new entrants is high, substitutes are high, and rivalry is high. The paper examines various aspects of the Starbucks and analysis the issues among the same. About Starbucks:It is an American global coffee company and coffeehouse chain based in Seattle, Washington. The company was founded in 1971 as