With a staggering number of locations scattered across the globe, Starbucks (SBUX -1.83%) is a ubiquitous business. Founded in 1971, the company has ascended to becoming the king of the retail coffee industry.Shares have been a huge winner historically, generating a total return of 17,000% since 1994. But as of this writing, the restaurant stock is 26% below its peak price.Before you rush to add this dominant enterprise to your portfolio, take the time to know these three facts about the company.1. Its grow ...