Starbucks Corporation is an international coffee and coffeehouse chain based in Seattle, Washington, United States. Starbucks is the largest coffeehouse company in the world, with over 29,000 stores globally, including over 14,500 in the United States, followed by over 3,500 in China and more than 1,500 in Canada. Starbucks retail stores are located in high-traffic, high-visibility locations. Its stores are located in or near a variety of settings, including downtown and suburban retail centers, office buildings and university campuses. In fiscal 2018, the company reported revenues of $24.7 billion (10% increase from prior year) and net income of $4.52 billion (up from $2.88 billion in 2017)