>>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] 07/27/05 1:12 PM >>> The founder of Starbucks worked for Peets. Michael Perelman <<<<<>>>>>
three guys (they were teachers) from seattle who opened original starbucks in 71 were inspired by peet's, they used to buy their coffee from peets after they 'discovered' it on trip to bay area, so they knew alfred peet, starbucks bought peet's in mid-80s, shortly thereafter, howard schultz - who once worked at peet's - bought starbucks... michael hoover -------------------------------------------------------------- Please Note: Due to Florida's very broad public records law, most written communications to or from College employees regarding College business are public records, available to the public and media upon request. Therefore, this e-mail communication may be subject to public disclosure.
