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After becoming the leading coffeehouse in America, Schultz took Starbucks into international markets. Starbucks had three objectives: to prevent competitors from getting a head start, to build upon the growing desire for Western brands, and to take advantage of higher coffee consumption rates in different countries (7). In opening coffeehouses abroad, Starbucks established joint ventures, selecting local business partners to help recruit talented individuals, set up supplier relationships, and understand market conditions. Attributes of each partner include shared values and corporate culture, strong retail experience, dedicated human resources, commitment to customer service, creativity, local knowledge, brand building skills, and strong financial resources (8). The chosen partner is granted the right to develop and operate coffeehouses throughout a defined region.
Asia was targeted first. By choosing a region in which there was not a strong base of coffee drinkers, Starbucks had......

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