Starbucks Corporation is an American multinational chain of coffeehouses and roastery reserves headquartered in Seattle​,​ Washington. It is the world's largest coffeehouse chain. As of November 2021​,​ the company had 33​,​833 stores in 80 countries​,​ 15​,​444 of which were located in the United States. Out of Starbucks' U.S.-based stores​,​ over 8​,​900 are company-operated​,​ while the remainder are licensed.[3] The rise of the second wave of coffee culture is generally attributed to Starbucks​,​ which introduced a wider variety of coffee experiences. Starbucks serves hot and cold drinks​,​ whole-bean coffee​,​ micro-ground instant coffee​,​ espresso​,​ caffe latte​,​ full and loose-leaf teas​,​ juices​,​ Frappuccino beverages​,​ pastries​,​ and snacks. Some offerings are seasonal​,​ or specific to the locality of the store. Depending on the country​,​ most locations offer free Wi-Fi.