UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, DC 20549

 

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934

STARBUCKS CORPORATION

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

Washington		0-20322		91-1325671
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization)		(Commission File Number)		(IRS Employer Identification No.)

2401 Utah Avenue South
Seattle, Washington 98134
(Address of principal executive offices)

(206) 447-1575
(Registrant’s Telephone Number, including Area Code)

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Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

     On November 10, 2008, Starbucks Corporation issued an earnings release announcing its financial results for the 13 weeks and 52 weeks ended September 28, 2008. A copy of the earnings release is attached as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)

Exhibits.

Exhibit No.		Description
99.1		Earnings release of Starbucks Corporation dated November 10, 2008

SIGNATURES

     Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit
Number		Description
99.1		Earnings release of Starbucks Corporation dated November 10, 2008