16. Starbucks Coffee
(SBUX)
What makes it so great? The java king steamed ahead in 2006, adding 28,000 jobs globally. Though 85% of “partners” (Starbucks-speak for employees) are part-timers, they’re still eligible for full benefits if they work 240 hours a quarter.
Headquarters: Seattle
Top 3 (of 5,414) U.S. locations: Seattle, New York , Chicago
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2005 revenue ($ millions): 6,369
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Best companies headquarters
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Most common job (salaried): Store Manager |
$43,598 |
Most common job (hourly): Coordinator II |
$35,680 |
From the January 22, 2007 issue
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