STARBUCKS CORP, 10-K filed on 11/22/2010
Annual Report
Document and Entity Information
In Billions, except Share data in Millions
Year Ended
Oct. 03, 2010
Nov. 12, 2010
Mar. 26, 2010
Document and Entity Information
 
 
 
Entity Registrant Name
STARBUCKS CORP 
 
 
Entity Central Index Key
0000829224 
 
 
Document Type
10-K 
 
 
Document Period End Date
2010-10-03 
 
 
Document Fiscal Year Focus
2010 
 
 
Document Fiscal Period Focus
FY 
 
 
Amendment Flag
FALSE 
 
 
Current Fiscal Year End Date
10/03 
 
 
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer
Yes 
 
 
Entity Voluntary Filers
No 
 
 
Entity Current Reporting Status
Yes 
 
 
Entity Filer Category
Large Accelerated Filer 
 
 
Entity Public Float
 
 
16 
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
 
741 
 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS (USD $)
In Millions, except Per Share data
Year Ended
Oct. 03, 2010
Year Ended
Sep. 27, 2009
Year Ended
Sep. 28, 2008
Net revenues:
 
 
 
Company-operated retail
$ 8,964 
$ 8,180 
$ 8,772 
Specialty:
 
 
 
Licensing
1,341 
1,222 
1,172 
Foodservice and other
403 
372 
440 
Total specialty
1,744 
1,595 
1,611 
Total net revenues
10,707 
9,775 
10,383 
Cost of sales including occupancy costs
4,459 
4,325 
4,645 
Store operating expenses
3,551 
3,425 
3,745 
Other operating expenses
293 
264 
330 
Depreciation and amortization expenses
510 
535 
549 
General and administrative expenses
570 
453 
456 
Restructuring charges
53 
332 
267 
Total operating expenses
9,436 
9,335 
9,993 
Income from equity investees
148 
122 
114 
Operating income
1,419 
562 
504 
Interest income and other, net
50 
37 
Interest expense
(33)
(39)
(53)
Earnings before income taxes
1,437 
560 
456 
Income taxes
489 
168 
144 
Net earnings including noncontrolling interests
948 
392 
312 
Net earnings (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests
(4)
Net earnings attributable to Starbucks
946 
391 
316 
Earnings per share - basic
1.27 
0.53 
0.43 
Earnings per share - diluted
1.24 
0.52 
0.43 
Weighted average shares outstanding:
 
 
 
Basic
744 
739 
732 
Diluted
764 
746 
742 
Cash dividends declared per share
$ 0.36 
$ 0 
$ 0 
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (USD $)
In Millions
Oct. 03, 2010
Sep. 27, 2009
ASSETS
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$ 1,164 
$ 600 
Short-term investments - available-for-sale securities
237 
22 
Short-term investments - trading securities
49 
45 
Accounts receivable, net
303 
271 
Inventories
543 
665 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
157 
147 
Deferred income taxes, net
304 
287 
Total current assets
2,756 
2,036 
Long-term investments - available-for-sale securities
192 
71 
Equity and cost investments
342 
352 
Property, plant and equipment, net
2,417 
2,536 
Other assets
347 
254 
Other intangible assets
71 
68 
Goodwill
262 
259 
TOTAL ASSETS
6,386 
5,577 
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
 
 
Accounts payable
283 
267 
Accrued compensation and related costs
400 
308 
Accrued occupancy costs
173 
188 
Accrued taxes
100 
128 
Insurance reserves
146 
154 
Other accrued liabilities
263 
148 
Deferred revenue
414 
389 
Total current liabilities
1,779 
1,581 
Long-term debt
549 
549 
Other long-term liabilities
375 
390 
Total liabilities
2,704 
2,520 
Shareholders' equity:
 
 
Common stock ($0.001 par value) - authorized, 1,200.0 shares; issued and outstanding, 742.6 and 742.9 shares, respectively (includes 3.4 common stock units in both periods)
Additional paid-in-capital
106 
147 
Other additional paid-in capital
39 
39 
Retained earnings
3,471 
2,793 
Accumulated other comprehensive income
57 
65 
Total shareholders' equity
3,675 
3,046 
Noncontrolling interests
11 
Total equity
3,682 
3,057 
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
$ 6,386 
$ 5,577 
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) (USD $)
In Millions, except Per Share data
Oct. 03, 2010
Sep. 27, 2009
BALANCE SHEETS
 
 
Common stock, par value
$ 0.001 
$ 0.001 
Common stock, shares authorized
1,200 
1,200 
Common stock, shares issued
743 
743 
Common stock, shares outstanding
743 
743 
Common stock, units
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (USD $)
In Millions
Year Ended
Oct. 03, 2010
Year Ended
Sep. 27, 2009
Year Ended
Sep. 28, 2008
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
 
 
 
Net earnings including noncontrolling interests
$ 948 
$ 392 
$ 312 
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:
 
 
 
Depreciation and amortization
541 
563 
605 
Provision for impairments and asset disposals
68 
224 
325 
Deferred income taxes, net
(42)
(70)
(117)
Equity in income of investees
(109)
(78)
(61)
Distributions of income from equity investees
91 
53 
53 
Stock-based compensation
114 
83 
75 
Tax benefit from exercise of stock options
14 
Excess tax benefit from exercise of stock options
(37)
(16)
(15)
Other
(15)
(0)
Cash provided/(used) by changes in operating assets and liabilities:
 
 
 
Inventories
123 
29 
(1)
Accounts payable
(4)
(53)
(64)
Accrued taxes
(13)
57 
Deferred revenue
24 
16 
72 
Other operating assets
(16)
121 
(11)
Other operating liabilities
18 
61 
75 
Net cash provided by operating activities
1,705 
1,389 
1,259 
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
 
 
 
Purchase of available-for-sale securities
(549)
(129)
(72)
Maturities and calls of available-for-sale securities
210 
111 
20 
Sales of available-for-sale securities
76 
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired
(12)
(74)
Net purchases of equity, other investments and other assets
(5)
(52)
Additions to property, plant and equipment
(441)
(446)
(985)
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment
43 
Net cash used by investing activities
(790)
(421)
(1,087)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
 
 
 
Proceeds from issuance of commercial paper
20,965 
65,771 
Repayments of commercial paper
(21,379)
(66,068)
Proceeds from short-term borrowings
1,338 
528 
Repayments of short-term borrowings
(1,638)
(229)
Purchase of noncontrolling interest
(46)
Proceeds from issuance of common stock
128 
57 
112 
Excess tax benefit from exercise of stock options
37 
16 
15 
Principal payments on long-term debt
(7)
(1)
(1)
Cash dividends paid
(171)
Repurchase of common stock
(286)
(311)
Other
(2)
(2)
(2)
Net cash used by financing activities
(346)
(642)
(185)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
(5)
Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
564 
330 
(12)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS:
 
 
 
Beginning of period
600 
270 
281 
End of period
1,164 
600 
270 
Cash paid during the period for:
 
 
 
Interest, net of capitalized interest
32 
40 
53 
Income taxes
$ 527 
$ 162 
$ 260 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY (USD $)
In Millions
Common Stock
Additional Paid-in Capital
Other Additional Paid-in Capital
Retained Earnings
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income/(Loss)
Shareholders' Equity
Noncontrolling Interest
Total
Balance, value at Sep. 30, 2007
$ 1 
$ 0 
$ 39 
$ 2,189 
$ 55 
$ 2,284 
$ 17 
$ 2,301 
Balance, shares at Sep. 30, 2007
738 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cumulative impact of adoption of accounting requirements for uncertain tax positions
(2)
(2)
(3)
(3)
Net earnings
316 
316 
(4)
312 
Unrealized holding gain (loss), net
Translation adjustment, net of tax
(7)
(7)
(7)
Comprehensive income
 
 
 
 
 
309 
(4)
306 
Comprehensive Income, Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
 
 
 
 
 
309 
(4)
306 
Stock-based compensation expense
77 
77 
77 
Exercise of stock options, including tax benefit of $8.4, $5.3, $27.7 respectively in 2008, 2009, and 2010 value
77 
77 
77 
Exercise of stock options, including tax benefit of $8.4, $5.3, $27.7 respectively in 2008, 2009, 2010 shares
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sale of common stock, including tax benefit of $0.1, value
42 
42 
42 
Sale of common stock, including tax benefit of $0.1, shares
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Repurchase of common stock, value
(195)
(101)
(295)
(295)
Repurchase of common stock, shares
(12)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net contributions (distributions) from noncontrolling interests
Balance, value at Sep. 28, 2008
39 
2,402 
48 
2,491 
18 
2,509 
Balance, shares at Sep. 28, 2008
736 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net earnings
391 
391 
392 
Unrealized holding gain (loss), net
Translation adjustment, net of tax
15 
15 
15 
Comprehensive income
 
 
 
 
 
408 
409 
Comprehensive Income, Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
 
 
 
 
 
408 
409 
Stock-based compensation expense
84 
84 
84 
Exercise of stock options, including tax benefit of $8.4, $5.3, $27.7 respectively in 2008, 2009, and 2010 value
36 
36 
36 
Exercise of stock options, including tax benefit of $8.4, $5.3, $27.7 respectively in 2008, 2009, 2010 shares
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sale of common stock, including tax benefit of $0.1, value
27 
27 
27 
Sale of common stock, including tax benefit of $0.1, shares
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net contributions (distributions) from noncontrolling interests
(8)
(8)
Balance, value at Sep. 27, 2009
147 
39 
2,793 
65 
3,046 
11 
3,057 
Balance, shares at Sep. 27, 2009
743 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net earnings
946 
946 
948 
Unrealized holding gain (loss), net
(17)
(17)
(17)
Translation adjustment, net of tax
Comprehensive income
 
 
 
 
 
937 
940 
Comprehensive Income, Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
 
 
 
 
 
937 
940 
Stock-based compensation expense
116 
116 
116 
Exercise of stock options, including tax benefit of $8.4, $5.3, $27.7 respectively in 2008, 2009, and 2010 value
138 
138 
138 
Exercise of stock options, including tax benefit of $8.4, $5.3, $27.7 respectively in 2008, 2009, 2010 shares
10 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sale of common stock, including tax benefit of $0.1, value
19 
19 
19 
Sale of common stock, including tax benefit of $0.1, shares
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Repurchase of common stock, value
(286)
(286)
(286)
Repurchase of common stock, shares
(11)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net contributions (distributions) from noncontrolling interests
(1)
(1)
Cash dividend
(268)
(268)
(268)
Purchase of noncontrolling interests
(27)
(27)
(6)
(32)
Balance, value at Oct. 03, 2010
$ 1 
$ 106 
$ 39 
$ 3,471 
$ 57 
$ 3,675 
$ 8 
$ 3,682 
Balance, shares at Oct. 03, 2010
743 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY (Parenthetical) (USD $)
In Millions
Year Ended
Oct. 03, 2010
Year Ended
Sep. 27, 2009
Year Ended
Sep. 28, 2008
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY
 
 
 
Tax benefit from exercise of stock options
$ 8 
$ 5 
$ 28 
Tax benefit from sale of common stock
$ 0 
$ 0 
$ 0 
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Restructuring Charges
Restructuring Charges
Note 2: Restructuring Charges

The restructuring efforts we began in fiscal 2008 to rationalize our store portfolio and the non-retail support organization were essentially completed in fiscal 2010. No material future costs related to these efforts are expected. On a cumulative basis we closed 918 stores on a global basis as part of this effort.

Restructuring charges by type of cost, by reportable segment and reconciliation of the associated accrued liability (in millions):

 

     By Type of Cost     By Segment  
     Total     Lease Exit
and Other
Related Costs
    Asset
Impairments
     Employee
Termination
Costs
    US      International      Other  

Costs incurred and charged to expense in fiscal 2010

   $ 53.0      $ 53.0      $ 0.2       $ (0.2   $ 27.2       $ 25.8       $ 0.0   

Costs incurred and charged to expense in fiscal 2009

     332.4        184.2        129.2         19.0        246.3         27.0         59.1   

Costs incurred and charged to expense in fiscal 2008

     266.9        47.8        201.6         17.5        210.9         19.2         36.8   

Cumulative costs incurred to date

     652.3        285.0        331.0         36.3        484.4         72.0         95.9   

Accrued liability as of September 28, 2008

   $ 53.4      $ 48.0         $ 5.4           

Costs incurred in fiscal 2009, excluding non-cash charges(1)

     211.6        192.6           19.0           

Cash payments

     (161.0     (137.8        (23.2        

Accrued liability as of September 27, 2009

   $ 104.0      $ 102.8         $ 1.2           

Costs incurred in fiscal 2010, excluding non-cash charges(1)

     53.4        53.7           (0.3        

Cash payments

     (68.2     (67.3        (0.9        

Accrued liability as of October 3, 2010(2)

   $ 89.2      $ 89.2         $ 0.0           

 

 

Investments
Investments
Note 3: Investments (in millions):

 

     Amortized
Cost
     Gross
Unrealized
Holding
Gains
     Gross
Unrealized
Holding
Losses
    Fair
Value
 

October 3, 2010

          

Short-term investments:

          

Available-for-sale securities — Agency obligations

   $ 30.0       $ 0.0       $ 0.0      $ 30.0   

Available-for-sale securities — Corporate debt securities

     15.0         0.0         0.0        15.0   

Available-for-sale securities — State and local government obligations

     0.7         0.0         0.0        0.7   

Available-for-sale securities — Government treasury securities

     190.7         0.1         0.0        190.8   

Trading securities

     58.8              49.2   
                      

Total short-term investments

   $ 295.2       $ 0.1         $ 285.7   
                            

Long-term investments:

          

Available-for-sale securities — Agency obligations

   $ 27.0       $ 0.0       $ 0.0      $ 27.0   

Available-for-sale securities — Corporate debt securities

     121.4         2.1         0.0        123.5   

Available-for-sale securities — State and local government obligations

     44.8         0.0         (3.5     41.3   
                                  

Total long-term investments

   $ 193.2       $ 2.1       $ (3.5   $ 191.8   
                                  

September 27, 2009

          

Short-term investments:

          

Available-for-sale securities — Corporate debt securities

   $ 2.5       $ 0.0       $ 0.0      $ 2.5   

Available-for-sale securities — Government treasury securities

     19.0         0.0         0.0        19.0   

Trading securities

     58.5              44.8   
                      

Total short-term investments

   $ 80.0            $ 66.3   
                      

Long-term investments:

          

Available-for-sale securities — State and local government obligations

   $ 57.8       $ 0.0       $ (2.1   $ 55.7   

Available-for-sale securities — Corporate debt securities

     14.7         0.8         0.0        15.5   
                                  

Total long-term investments

   $ 72.5       $ 0.8       $ (2.1   $ 71.2   
                                  

Available-for-sale securities

Proceeds from sales of available-for-sale securities were $1.1 million, $5.0 million and $75.9 million in fiscal years 2010, 2009 and 2008, respectively. For fiscal years 2010, 2009 and 2008, realized gains and losses on sales and maturities were immaterial.

As of October 3, 2010, long-term available-for-sale securities of $191.8 million included $41.3 million invested in auction rate securities ("ARS"). As of September 27, 2009, long-term available-for-sale securities of $71.2 million included $55.7 million invested in ARS. ARS have long-dated maturities but provide liquidity through a Dutch auction process that resets the applicable interest rate at pre-determined calendar intervals. Due to the auction failures that began in 2008, these securities became illiquid and were classified as long-term investments. The investment principal associated with the failed auctions will not be accessible until:

 

   

successful auctions resume;

 

   

an active secondary market for these securities develops;

 

   

the issuers replace these securities with another form of financing; or

 

   

final payments are made according to the contractual maturities of the debt issues which range from 20 to 35 years.

We do not intend to sell the ARS, nor is it likely we will be required to sell the ARS before their anticipated recovery, which may be at maturity. In fiscal 2010, two ARS were fully called at par value of $6.1 million and three ARS were partially called at par value of $6.0 million.

The gross unrealized holding losses on our state and local government obligations as of October 3, 2010 and September 27, 2009 are all related to our ARS investments. Our ARS are collateralized by portfolios of student loans, substantially all of which are guaranteed by the United States Department of Education.

Long-term investments (except for ARS) generally mature within three years.

Trading securities

Trading securities are comprised of marketable equity mutual funds and equity exchange-traded funds that approximate a portion of the liability under the Management Deferred Compensation Plan ("MDCP"), a defined contribution plan. The corresponding deferred compensation liability of $82.7 million and $68.3 million as of October 3, 2010 and September 27, 2009, respectively, is included in accrued compensation and related costs on the consolidated balance sheets. The changes in net unrealized holding gains/losses in the trading portfolio included in earnings for fiscal years 2010 and 2009 were a net gain of $4.1 million and a net loss of $4.9 million, respectively.

Derivative Financial Instruments
Derivative Financial Instruments
Note 4: Derivative Financial Instruments

Cash Flow Hedges

Starbucks and certain subsidiaries enter into cash flow derivative instruments to hedge portions of anticipated revenue streams and inventory purchases in currencies other than the entity's functional currency. Outstanding forward contracts, which comprise the majority of our derivative instruments, hedge monthly forecasted revenue transactions denominated in Japanese yen and Canadian dollars, as well as forecasted inventory purchases denominated in US dollars for foreign operations.

Net Investment Hedges

Net investment derivative instruments are used to hedge our equity method investment in Starbucks Coffee Japan, Ltd. ("Starbucks Japan") as well as our net investments in our Canada, UK and China subsidiaries, to minimize foreign currency exposure.

Other Derivatives

To mitigate the translation risk of certain balance sheet items, we enter into certain foreign currency forward contracts that are not designated as hedging instruments. These contracts are recorded at fair value, with the changes in fair value recognized in net interest income and other on the consolidated statements of earnings. Gains and losses from these instruments are largely offset by the financial impact of translating foreign currency denominated payables and receivables, which are also recognized in net interest income and other.

We also enter into certain swap and futures contracts that are not designated as hedging instruments to mitigate the price uncertainty of a portion of our future purchases of dairy products and diesel fuel. These contracts are recorded at fair value, with the changes in fair value recognized in net interest income and other on the consolidated statement of earnings.

 

Fair values of derivative instruments on the consolidated balance sheet (in millions):

 

     Cash Flow Hedges      Net Investment Hedges      Other Derivatives  

Financial Statement Location

   Oct 3, 2010      Sep 27, 2009      Oct 3, 2010      Sep 27, 2009      Oct 3, 2010      Sep 27, 2009  

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

   $ 0.1       $ 6.3       $ 0.0       $ 0.4       $ 0.0       $ 1.0   

Other assets

     0.0         5.5         0.0         0.0         0.0         0.0   

Other accrued expenses

     10.6         6.6         5.6         4.7         4.0         9.9   

Other long-term liabilities

     6.4         5.6         8.1         6.4         0.0         0.0   

Total losses in accumulated OCI(1)

     13.9         3.9         26.7         19.8         

 

Ineffectiveness from hedges in fiscal years 2010 and 2009 was insignificant. Outstanding cash flow hedge and net investment hedge contracts will expire within 36 months and 30 months, respectively.

The following table presents the pretax effect of derivative instruments on other comprehensive income and earnings for fiscal years ending (in millions):

 

     Cash Flow Hedges     Net Investment Hedges     Other Derivatives  
     Oct 3, 2010     Sep 27, 2009     Oct 3, 2010     Sep 27, 2009     Oct 3, 2010      Sep 27, 2009  

Gain/(Loss) recognized in earnings

   $ (5.9   $ (0.2   $ 0.0      $ 0.0      $ 1.0       $ 22.2   

Gain/(Loss) recognized in OCI

   $ (20.9   $ 7.8      $ (10.8   $ (10.8     
 

Notional amounts of outstanding derivative contracts (in millions):

 

 

 

Oct 3, 2010

 

 

Sep 27, 2009

 

 

 

 

Foreign exchange

 

$

593

 

 

$

708

 

 

Dairy

 

$

20

 

 

$

25

 

 

Diesel

 

$

0

 

 

$

7

 

Fair Value Measurements
Fair Value Measurements
Note 5: Fair Value Measurements

Fair value accounting guidance defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value under GAAP and expands disclosures about fair value measurements, for both financial and non-financial assets. It also establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs used to measure fair value.

Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis (in millions):

 

            Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using  
     Balance at
Oct 3, 2010
     Quoted Prices
in Active
Markets for
Identical Assets
(Level 1)
     Significant Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
     Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
 

Assets:

           

Trading securities

   $ 49.2       $ 49.2       $ 0.0       $ 0.0   

Available-for-sale securities

     428.3         190.8         196.2         41.3   

Derivatives

     0.1         0.0         0.1         0.0   
                                   

Total

   $ 477.6       $ 240.0       $ 196.3       $ 41.3   
                                   

Liabilities:

           

Derivatives

   $ 34.7       $ 0.0       $ 34.7       $ 0.0   

 

            Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using  
     Balance at
Sept 27, 2009
     Quoted Prices
in Active
Markets for
Identical Assets
(Level 1)
     Significant Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
     Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
 

Assets:

           

Trading securities

   $ 44.8       $ 44.8       $ 0.0       $ 0.0   

Available-for-sale securities

     92.7         19.0         18.0         55.7   

Derivatives

     13.2         0.0         13.2         0.0   
                                   

Total

   $ 150.7       $ 63.8       $ 31.2       $ 55.7   
                                   

Liabilities:

           

Derivatives

   $ 33.2       $ 0.0       $ 33.2       $ 0.0   

Trading securities include equity mutual funds and exchange-traded funds. For these securities, we use quoted prices in active markets for identical assets to determine their fair value, thus they are considered to be Level 1 instruments.

Available-for-sale securities include government treasury securities, corporate and agency bonds and ARS. For government treasury securities, we use quoted prices in active markets for identical assets to determine their fair value, thus they are considered to be Level 1 instruments. We use observable direct and indirect inputs for corporate and agency bonds, which are considered Level 2 instruments. Level 3 instruments are comprised solely of ARS, all of which are considered to be illiquid due to the auction failures that began in 2008. We value ARS using an internally developed valuation model, using inputs that include interest rate curves, credit and liquidity spreads, and effective maturity.

Derivative assets and liabilities include foreign currency forward contracts, commodity swaps and futures contracts. Where applicable, we use quoted prices in an active market for identical derivative assets and liabilities that are traded on exchanges. Derivative assets and liabilities included in Level 2 are over-the-counter currency forward contracts and commodity swaps whose fair values are estimated using industry-standard valuation models. Such models project future cash flows and discount the future amounts to a present value using market-based observable inputs, including interest rate curves and forward and spot prices for currencies and commodities.

Changes in Level 3 Instruments Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis (in millions):

 

     Oct 3, 2010     Sep 27, 2009  

Beginning balance of ARS

   $ 55.7      $ 59.8   

Total (increase)/decrease in unrealized losses included in other comprehensive income

     (1.5     3.9   

Realized losses recognized in net earnings

     (0.2     0.0   

Calls

     (12.0     (8.0

Transfers in (out ) of Level 3

     (0.7     0.0   
                

Ending balance of ARS

   $ 41.3      $ 55.7   
                

Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis

Effective September 28, 2009, we adopted new fair value measurement guidance for all nonfinancial assets and liabilities recognized or disclosed at fair value in the financial statements on a nonrecurring basis. These assets and liabilities include items such as property, plant and equipment, goodwill and other intangible assets that are measured at fair value resulting from impairment, if determined to be necessary.

We measure certain financial assets, including equity and cost method investments, at fair value on a nonrecurring basis. These assets are recognized at fair value when they are determined to be other-than-temporarily impaired.

During fiscal 2010, we recognized fair market value adjustments with a charge to earnings to assets measured at fair value (Level 3) on a non-recurring basis, as follows:

 

     Carrying
Value before
adjustment
     Fair value
adjustment
    Carrying
value after
adjustment
 

Property, plant and equipment(1)

   $ 26.8       $ (22.3   $ 4.5   

 

Fair Value of Other Financial Instruments

The carrying value of cash and cash equivalents approximates fair value because of the short-term nature of those instruments. The estimated fair value of the $550 million of 6.25% Senior Notes based on the quoted market price was approximately $637 million and $591 million as of October 3, 2010 and September 27, 2009, respectively.

Inventories
Inventories
Note 6: Inventories (in millions)

 

     Oct 3, 2010      Sep 27, 2009  

Coffee:

     

Unroasted

   $ 238.3       $ 381.6   

Roasted

     95.1         76.7   

Other merchandise held for sale

     115.6         116.0   

Packaging and other supplies

     94.3         90.6   
                 

Total

   $ 543.3       $ 664.9   
                 

Other merchandise held for sale includes, among other items, serveware and tea.

Levels of inventory vary due to seasonality driven primarily by the holiday season, commodity market supply and price variations, and changes in our use of fixed-price and price-to-be-fixed coffee contracts.

As of October 3, 2010, we had committed to purchasing green coffee totaling $156 million under fixed-price contracts and an estimated $401 million under price-to-be-fixed contracts. Price-to-be-fixed contracts are purchase commitments whereby the quality, quantity, delivery period, and other negotiated terms are agreed upon, but the date at which the base "C" coffee commodity price component will be fixed has not yet been established. For these types of contracts, either Starbucks or the seller has the option to "fix" the base "C" coffee commodity price prior to the delivery date. Until prices are fixed, we estimate the total cost of these purchase commitments. We believe, based on relationships established with our suppliers in the past, the risk of non-delivery on such purchase commitments is remote.

 

Equity and Cost Investments
Equity and Cost Investments
Note 7: Equity and Cost Investments (in millions)

 

     Oct 3, 2010      Sep 27, 2009  

Equity method investments

   $ 308.1       $ 313.2   

Cost method investments

     33.4         39.1   
                 

Total

   $ 341.5       $ 352.3   
                 

Equity Method Investments

As of October 3, 2010, we had a 50 percent ownership interest in each of the following international equity investees: Starbucks Coffee Korea Co., Ltd.; Starbucks Coffee Austria GmbH; Starbucks Coffee Switzerland AG; President Starbucks Coffee Taiwan Ltd.; Shanghai President Coffee Co.; and Berjaya Starbucks Coffee Company Sdn. Bhd. (Malaysia). In addition, we had a 39.9 percent ownership interest in Starbucks Coffee Japan, Ltd. These international entities operate licensed Starbucks retail stores. We also have licensed the rights to produce and distribute Starbucks branded products to The North American Coffee Partnership with the Pepsi-Cola Company. We have a 50 percent ownership interest in The North America Coffee Partnership which develops and distributes bottled Frappuccino® beverages, Starbucks DoubleShot® espresso drinks, and Seattle's Best Coffee® ready-to-drink espresso beverages.

Our share of income and losses from our equity method investments is included in income from equity investees on the consolidated statements of earnings. Also included in this line item is our proportionate share of gross margin resulting from coffee and other product sales to, and royalty and license fee revenues generated from, equity investees. Revenues generated from these related parties, net of eliminations, were $125.7 million, $125.3 million and $128.1 million in fiscal years 2010, 2009 and 2008, respectively. Related costs of sales, net of eliminations, were $65.3 million, $64.9 million and $66.2 million in fiscal years 2010, 2009 and 2008, respectively. As of October 3, 2010 and September 27, 2009, there were $31.4 million and $37.6 million of accounts receivable from equity investees, respectively, on our consolidated balance sheets, primarily related to product sales and store license fees.

As of October 3, 2010, the aggregate market value of our investment in Starbucks Japan was approximately $286 million, based on its available quoted market price, which exceeds its carrying value of $154 million.

Summarized combined financial information of our equity method investees, which represent 100% of the investees' financial information (in millions):

 

Financial Position as of

   Oct 3, 2010      Sep 27, 2009  

Current assets

   $ 390.1       $ 315.8   

Noncurrent assets

     570.3         657.6   

Current liabilities

     260.6         292.0   

Noncurrent liabilities

     70.5         76.5   

 

Results of Operations for Fiscal Year Ended

   Oct 3, 2010      Sep 27, 2009      Sep 28, 2008  

Net revenues

   $ 2,128.0       $ 2,100.1       $ 1,961.0   

Operating income

     245.3         192.5         171.3   

Net earnings

     205.1         155.8         136.9   

Cost Method Investments

As of October 3, 2010, we had a $33.4 million investment of equity interests in entities that develop and operate Starbucks licensed retail stores in several global markets. As of October 3, 2010 and September 27, 2009, management determined that the estimated fair values of each cost method investment exceeded the related carrying values. There were no significant impairments recorded during fiscal years 2010, 2009 or 2008.

We have the ability to acquire additional interests in some of these cost method investees at certain intervals. Depending on our total percentage of ownership interest and our ability to exercise significant influence over financial and operating policies, additional investments may require the retroactive application of the equity method of accounting.

Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment

Note 8: Property, Plant and Equipment (in millions)
     Oct 3, 2010     Sep 27, 2009  

Land

   $ 58.0      $ 58.2   

Buildings

     265.7        231.5   

Leasehold improvements

     3,435.6        3,349.0   

Store equipment

     1,047.7        1,073.4   

Roasting equipment

     290.6        282.9   

Furniture, fixtures and other

     617.5        586.7   

Work in progress

     173.6        119.2   
                
     5,888.7        5,700.9   

Less accumulated depreciation

     (3,472.2     (3,164.5
                

Property, plant and equipment, net

   $ 2,416.5      $ 2,536.4   
                

 

Other Intangible Assets and Goodwill
Other Intangible Assets and Goodwill
Note 9: Other Intangible Assets and Goodwill

Other intangible assets (in millions):

 

     Oct 3, 2010     Sep 27, 2009  

Indefinite-lived intangibles

   $ 63.5      $ 60.8   

Definite-lived intangibles

     16.1        15.0   

Accumulated amortization

     (8.8     (7.6
                

Definite-lived intangibles, net

     7.3        7.4   
                

Total other intangible assets

   $ 70.8      $ 68.2   
                

Definite-lived intangibles approximate remaining weighted average useful life in years

     7        8   

Amortization expense for definite-lived intangibles was $1.2 million, $1.7 million and $1.5 million during fiscal 2010, 2009 and 2008, respectively. Amortization expense is estimated to be approximately $1 million each year from fiscal 2011 through fiscal 2015, and a total of approximately $2 million thereafter.

 

Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill by reportable operating segment (in millions):

 

     United States     International     Other      Total  

Balance at September 28, 2008

         

Goodwill prior to impairment

   $ 109.3      $ 117.4      $ 39.8       $ 266.5   

Accumulated impairment charges

     0.0        0.0        0.0         0.0   
                                 

Goodwill

   $ 109.3      $ 117.4      $ 39.8       $ 266.5   

Acquisitions

     0.0        0.0        0.0         0.0   

Purchase price adjustment of previous acquisitions

     0.0        (1.2     0.0         (1.2

Impairment

     (7.0     0.0        0.0         (7.0

Foreign currency fluctuations

     0.0        0.8        0.0         0.8   
                                 

Balance at September 27, 2009

         

Goodwill prior to impairment

   $ 109.3      $ 117.0      $ 39.8       $ 266.1   

Accumulated impairment charges

     (7.0     0.0        0.0         (7.0
                                 

Goodwill

   $ 102.3      $ 117.0      $ 39.8       $ 259.1   

Acquisitions

     0.0        0.0        0.0         0.0   

Purchase price adjustment of previous acquisitions

     1.0        0.0        0.0         1.0   

Impairment

     0.0        (1.6     0.0         (1.6

Foreign currency fluctuations

     0.0        3.9        0.0         3.9   
                                 

Balance at October 3, 2010

         

Goodwill prior to impairment

   $ 110.3      $ 120.9      $ 39.8       $ 271.0   

Accumulated impairment charges

     (7.0     (1.6     0.0         (8.6
                                 

Goodwill

   $ 103.3      $ 119.3      $ 39.8       $ 262.4   
                                 

 

Debt
Debt

 

Note 10: Debt (in millions)

 

     Oct 3, 2010      Sep 27, 2009  

Current portion of long-term debt (included in other accrued liabilities)

   $ 0.0       $ 0.2   

6.25% Senior Notes (10-year, due Aug 2017)

     549.4         549.2   

Other long-term debt

     0.0         0.1   
                 

Long-term debt

     549.4         549.3   
                 

Total debt

   $ 549.4       $ 549.5   
                 

Revolving Credit Facility and Commercial Paper Program

Our existing $1 billion unsecured credit facility was replaced in November 2010 with a new $500 million unsecured credit facility with various banks, of which $100 million may be used for issuances of letters of credit. As with the 2005 credit facility, the new 2010 credit facility is available for working capital, capital expenditures and other corporate purposes, including acquisitions and share repurchases. The 2010 credit facility is currently set to mature in November 2014. The interest rate for any borrowings under the 2010 credit facility, based on Starbucks current ratings and fixed charge coverage ratio, is 1.50% over LIBOR. The specific spread over LIBOR will depend upon our long-term credit ratings assigned by Moody's and Standard & Poor's rating agencies and our fixed charge coverage ratio. The 2010 credit facility contains provisions requiring us to maintain compliance with certain covenants, including a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio which measures our ability to cover financing expenses. Starbucks has the option, subject to negotiation and agreement with the related banks, to increase the maximum commitment amount by an additional $500 million.

Under our commercial paper program we may issue unsecured commercial paper notes, up to a maximum aggregate amount outstanding at any time of $500 million under the new credit facility, with individual maturities that may vary, but not exceed, 397 days from the date of issue. The program is backstopped by our new credit facility, and the combined borrowing limit is $500 million for the commercial paper program and the credit facility. We may issue commercial paper from time to time, and the proceeds of the commercial paper financing will be used for working capital needs, capital expenditures and other corporate purposes, including acquisitions and share repurchases.

As of October 3, 2010, we had $15 million in letters of credit outstanding under the old credit facility. As of September 27, 2009, letters of credit totaling $14 million were outstanding.

Long-term Debt

In August 2007, we issued $550 million of 6.25% Senior Notes (the "notes") due in August 2017, in an underwritten registered public offering. Interest is payable semi-annually on February 15 and August 15 of each year. The notes require us to maintain compliance with certain covenants, which limit future liens and sale and leaseback transactions on certain material properties.

Interest Expense

Interest expense, net of interest capitalized, was $32.7 million, $39.1 million and $53.4 million in fiscal 2010, 2009 and 2008, respectively. In fiscal 2010, 2009 and 2008, $4.9 million, $2.9 million and $7.2 million, respectively, of interest was capitalized for new store and other asset construction projects, and included in net property, plant and equipment on the consolidated balance sheets.

Other Accrued Liabilities and Other Long-term Liabilities
Other Accrued Liabilities and Other Long-term Liabilities
Note 11: Other Accrued Liabilities and Other Long-term Liabilities (in millions)

 

     Oct 3, 2010      Sep 27, 2009  

Accrued dividend payable

   $ 96.5       $ 0.0   

Other

     166.3         147.5   
                 

Total other accrued liabilities

   $ 262.8       $ 147.5   
                 

 

     Oct 3, 2010      Sep 27, 2009  

Deferred rent

   $ 239.7       $ 266.0   

Unrecognized tax benefits

     65.1         55.1   

Asset retirement obligations

     47.7         43.4   

Other

     22.6         25.1   
                 

Total other long term liabilities

   $ 375.1       $ 389.6   
                 

 

Leases
Leases
Note 12: Leases

Rental expense under operating lease agreements (in millions):

 

Fiscal Year Ended

   Oct 3, 2010      Sep 27, 2009      Sep 28, 2008  

Minimum rentals

   $ 688.5       $ 690.0       $ 709.1   

Contingent rentals

     26.1         24.7         32.0   
                          

Total

   $ 714.6       $ 714.7       $ 741.1   
                          

 

Minimum future rental payments under non-cancelable operating leases as of October 3, 2010 (in millions):

 

Fiscal Year Ending

      

2011

     718.4   

2012

     670.0   

2013

     609.4   

2014

     544.0   

2015

     462.6   

Thereafter

     1,079.8   
        

Total minimum lease payments

   $ 4,084.2   
        

We have subleases related to certain of our operating leases. During fiscal 2010, 2009 and 2008, we recognized sublease income of $10.9 million, $7.1 million and $3.5 million, respectively.

We had capital lease obligations of $2.6 million and $7.8 million as of October 3, 2010 and September 27, 2009, respectively. Capital lease obligations expire at various dates, with the latest maturity in 2014. The current portion of the total obligation is included in other accrued expenses and the remaining long-term portion is included in other long-term liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets. Assets held under capital leases are included in net property, plant and equipment on the consolidated balance sheets.

Shareholders' Equity
Shareholders' Equity
Note 13: Shareholders' Equity

In addition to 1.2 billion shares of authorized common stock with $0.001 par value per share, we have authorized 7.5 million shares of preferred stock, none of which was outstanding at October 3, 2010.

Share repurchase activity during fiscal 2010 (in millions, except for average price data):

 

Number of shares acquired

     11.2   

Average price per share of acquired shares

   $ 25.5   

Total cost of acquired shares

   $ 285.6   

There were no share repurchases during fiscal 2009. As of October 3, 2010, 10.1 million shares remained available for repurchase under the current authorization. Subsequent to year end, on November 15, 2010 we announced an additional share repurchase authorization made by the Board of Directors in the amount of up to 10 million shares in addition to the 10 million remaining under the previous programs.

During the second quarter of fiscal 2010, the Starbucks Board of Directors approved the initiation of a cash dividend to shareholders. Quarterly cash dividends of $0.10 and $0.13 per share were paid on April 23, 2010 and August 20, 2010, respectively. During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2010 the Starbucks Board of Directors approved a cash dividend of $0.13 per share which will be paid on December 3, 2010.

Comprehensive Income

Comprehensive income includes all changes in equity during the period, except those resulting from transactions with shareholders of the Company. It has two components: net earnings and other comprehensive income. Accumulated other comprehensive income reported on our consolidated balance sheets consists of foreign currency translation adjustments and the unrealized gains and losses, net of applicable taxes, on available-for-sale securities and on derivative instruments designated and qualifying as cash flow and net investment hedges.

 

Comprehensive income, net of related tax effects (in millions):

 

Fiscal Year Ended

   Oct 3, 2010     Sep 27, 2009     Sep 28, 2008  

Net earnings attributable to Starbucks

   $ 945.6      $ 390.8      $ 315.5   

Unrealized holding gains/(losses) on available-for-sale securities, net of tax (provision)/benefit of $0.1, $(1.9) and $2.4, respectively

     (0.2     3.3        (4.0

Unrealized holding gains/(losses) on cash flow hedging instruments, net of tax (provision)/benefit of $6.6, $(2.4) and $(0.4), respectively

     (11.3     4.0        0.7   

Unrealized holding losses on net investment hedging instruments, net of tax benefit of $4.0, $4.0 and $0.6, respectively

     (6.8     (6.8     (0.9

Reclassification adjustment for net losses realized in net earnings for cash flow hedges, net of tax benefit of $0.8, $0.8 and $3.0, respectively

     1.3        1.3        5.0   
                        

Net unrealized gain/(loss)

     (17.0     1.8        0.8   

Translation adjustment, net of tax (provision)/benefit of $(3.2), $6.0 and $0.3, respectively

     8.8        15.2        (7.0
                        

Total comprehensive income

   $ 937.4      $ 407.8      $ 309.3   
                        

The favorable translation adjustment change during fiscal 2010 was primarily due to the weakening of the US dollar against several currencies including the Japanese yen and Canadian dollar, partially offset by the strengthening of the US dollar against the euro. The favorable translation adjustment change during fiscal 2009 was primarily due to the weakening of the US dollar against the Japanese yen, Australian dollar and the euro. The unfavorable translation adjustment change during fiscal 2008 was primarily due to the strengthening of the US dollar against several currencies including the Australian dollar, Korean won and Canadian dollar.

Components of accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax (in millions):

 

Fiscal Year Ended

   Oct 3, 2010     Sep 27, 2009  

Net unrealized gains/(losses) on available-for-sale securities

   $ (0.9   $ (0.8

Net unrealized gains/(losses) on hedging instruments

     (40.5     (23.7

Translation adjustment

     98.6        89.9   
                

Accumulated other comprehensive income

   $ 57.2      $ 65.4   
                

As of October 3, 2010, the translation adjustment was net of tax provisions of $4.2 million. As of September 27, 2009, the translation adjustment was net of tax provisions of $1.0 million.

Employee Stock and Benefit Plans
Employee Stock and Benefit Plans
Note 14: Employee Stock and Benefit Plans

We maintain several equity incentive plans under which we may grant non-qualified stock options, incentive stock options, restricted stock, RSUs, or stock appreciation rights to employees, non-employee directors and consultants. We issue new shares of common stock upon exercise of stock options and the vesting of RSUs. We also have employee stock purchase plans ("ESPP").

As of October 3, 2010, there were 27.9 million shares of common stock available for issuance pursuant to future equity-based compensation awards and 9.0 million shares available for issuance under our ESPP.

 

Stock based compensation expenses recognized in the consolidated financial statements (in millions):

 

Fiscal Year Ended

   Oct 3, 2010      Sep 27, 2009      Sep 28, 2008  

Options

   $ 76.8       $ 61.6       $ 57.6   

RSUs

     36.8         16.6         5.6   

ESPP

     0.0         5.0         11.8   
                          

Total stock-based compensation expense on the consolidated statements of earnings

   $ 113.6       $ 83.2       $ 75.0   
                          

Total related tax benefit

   $ 40.6       $ 29.3       $ 24.0   

Stock-based compensation capitalized in the respective fiscal year — included in net property, plant and equipment and inventories on the consolidated balance sheets

   $ 1.9       $ 1.3       $ 1.9   

Stock Option Plans

Stock options to purchase our common stock are granted at the fair market value of the stock on the date of grant. The majority of options become exercisable in four equal installments beginning a year from the date of grant and generally expire 10 years from the date of grant. Options granted in the 2009 exchange program vest over two years and expire seven years from the date of grant. The 2009 exchange program allowed for a one-time stock option exchange designed to provide eligible employees the opportunity to exchange certain outstanding underwater stock options for a lesser amount of new options with lower exercise prices. Options granted to non-employee directors generally vest over one to three years. Nearly all outstanding stock options are non-qualified stock options.

The fair value of each stock option granted is estimated on the grant date using the Black-Scholes-Merton ("BSM") option valuation model. The assumptions used to calculate the fair value of options granted are evaluated and revised, as necessary, to reflect market conditions and our experience. Options granted are valued using the multiple option valuation approach, and the resulting expense is recognized over the requisite service period for each separately vesting portion of the award. Compensation expense is recognized only for those options expected to vest, with forfeitures estimated at the date of grant based on our historical experience and future expectations.

The fair value of stock option awards was estimated at the grant date with the following weighted average assumptions for fiscal years 2010, 2009 and 2008 (excludes options granted in the 2009 stock option exchange program described above):

 

     Employee Stock Options
Granted During the Period
 

Fiscal Year Ended

   2010     2009     2008  

Expected term (in years)

     4.7        4.9        4.7   

Expected stock price volatility

     43.0     44.5     29.3

Risk-free interest rate

     2.1     2.2     3.4

Expected dividend yield

     0.1     0.0     0.0

Weighted average grant price

   $ 22.28      $ 8.97      $ 22.11   

Estimated fair value per option granted

   $ 8.50      $ 3.61      $ 6.85   

The expected term of the options represents the estimated period of time until exercise, and is based on historical experience of similar awards, giving consideration to the contractual terms, vesting schedules and expectations of future employee behavior. Expected stock price volatility is based on a combination of historical volatility of our stock and the one-year implied volatility of Starbucks traded options, for the related vesting periods. The risk-free interest rate is based on the implied yield available on US Treasury zero-coupon issues with an equivalent remaining term. The dividend yield assumption is based on the anticipated cash dividend payouts. We did not pay any cash dividends prior to fiscal 2010. The amounts shown above for the estimated fair value per option granted are before the estimated effect of forfeitures, which reduce the amount of expense recorded on the consolidated statement of earnings.

 

The BSM option valuation model was developed for use in estimating the fair value of traded options, which have no vesting restrictions and are fully transferable. Our employee stock options have characteristics significantly different from those of traded options, and changes in the subjective input assumptions can materially affect the fair value estimate. Because our stock options do not trade on a secondary exchange, employees do not derive a benefit from holding stock options unless there is an increase, above the grant price, in the market price of the our stock. Such an increase in stock price would benefit all shareholders commensurately.

Stock option transactions from September 30, 2007, through October 3, 2010 (in millions, except per share and contractual life amounts):

 

     Shares
Subject to
Options
     Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price

per Share
     Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Life (Years)
     Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value
 

Outstanding, September 30, 2007

     65.5       $ 20.97         6.2       $ 507.5   

Granted

     15.4         22.11         

Exercised

     (6.6      10.71         

Expired/forfeited

     (11.3      28.49         
                 

Outstanding, September 28, 2008

     63.0         20.96         5.7         114.9   

Granted

     30.9         8.97         

Granted under option exchange program

     4.7         14.92         

Exercised

     (7.2      7.31         

Expired/forfeited

     (13.5      18.99         

Cancelled under option exchange program

     (14.3      29.34         
                 

Outstanding, September 27, 2009

     63.6         14.75         6.7         442.4   

Granted

     14.9         22.28         

Exercised

     (9.6      11.94         

Expired/forfeited

     (8.2      18.73         
                 

Outstanding, October 3, 2010

     60.7         16.52         6.6         611.3   
                 

Exercisable, October 3, 2010

     27.3         17.48         4.6         264.1   

Vested and expected to vest, October 3, 2010

     55.8         16.53         6.5         564.7   

The aggregate intrinsic value in the table above is the amount by which the market value of the underlying stock exceeded the exercise price of outstanding options, is before applicable income taxes and represents the amount optionees would have realized if all in-the-money options had been exercised on the last business day of the period indicated.

As of October 3, 2010, total unrecognized stock-based compensation expense, net of estimated forfeitures, related to nonvested stock options was approximately $70 million, before income taxes, and is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of approximately 2.7 years. The total intrinsic value of stock options exercised was $118 million, $44 million and $50 million during the three fiscal year period ended October 3, 2010. The total fair value of options vested was $108 million, $75 million and $99 million during fiscal years 2010, 2009 and 2008, respectively.

RSUs

We have both time-vested and performance-based RSUs. Time-vested RSUs are awarded to eligible employees and entitle the grantee to receive shares of common stock at the end of a vesting period, subject solely to the employee's continuing employment. Our performance-based RSUs are awarded to eligible employees and entitle the grantee to receive shares of common stock if we achieve specified performance goals for the full fiscal year in the year of award and the grantee remains employed during the subsequent vesting period. The fair value of RSUs is based on the closing price of Starbucks common stock on the award date. Expense for performance-based RSUs is recognized when it is probable the performance goal will be achieved.

 

RSU transactions from September 30, 2007 through October 3, 2010 (in millions, except per share and contractual life amounts):

 

     Number
of
Shares
     Weighted
Average
Grant Date
Fair Value
per Share
     Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Life (Years)
     Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value
 

Nonvested, September 30, 2007

     0.2       $ 27.83         3.0       $ 4.7   

Granted

     2.0         16.43         

Vested

     0.0         0.00         

Forfeited/Cancelled

     (0.2      17.27         
                 

Nonvested, September 28, 2008

     2.0         17.36         2.5         30.5   

Granted

     3.3         8.78         

Vested

     0.0         0.00         

Forfeited/Cancelled

     (0.9      13.94         
                 

Nonvested, September 27, 2009

     4.4         11.55         1.6         88.2   

Granted

     2.3         22.27         

Vested

     (0.7      16.35         

Forfeited/Cancelled

     (0.6      12.27         
                 

Nonvested, October 3, 2010

     5.4         13.55         1.1         140.8   
                 

As of October 3, 2010, total unrecognized stock-based compensation expense related to nonvested RSUs, net of estimated forfeitures, was approximately $44 million, before income taxes, and is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of approximately 2.0 years.

ESPP

Our ESPP allows eligible employees to contribute up to 10% of their base earnings toward the quarterly purchase of our common stock, subject to an annual maximum dollar amount. The purchase price is 95% of the fair market value of the stock on the last business day of the quarterly offering period. The number of shares issued under our ESPP was 0.8 million in fiscal 2010.

Deferred Stock Plan

We have a deferred stock plan for certain non-employees that enables participants in the plan to defer receipt of ownership of common shares from the exercise of nonqualified stock options. The minimum deferral period is five years. As of October 3, 2010 and September 27, 2009, 3.4 million shares were deferred under the terms of this plan. The rights to receive these shares, represented by common stock units, are included in the calculation of basic and diluted earnings per share as common stock equivalents. No new initial deferrals are permitted under this plan; the plan permits re-deferrals of previously deferred shares.

Defined Contribution Plans

We maintain voluntary defined contribution plans, both qualified and non-qualified, covering eligible employees as defined in the plan documents. Participating employees may elect to defer and contribute a portion of their eligible compensation to the plans up to limits stated in the plan documents, not to exceed the dollar amounts set by applicable laws.

Our matching contributions to all US and non-US plans were $23.5 million, $19.7 million and $25.3 million in fiscal years 2010, 2009 and 2008, respectively.

Income Taxes
Income Taxes
Note 15: Income Taxes

Provision for income taxes (in millions):

 

Fiscal Year Ended

   Oct 3, 2010     Sep 27, 2009     Sep 28, 2008  

Current taxes:

      

Federal

   $ 457.5      $ 165.3      $ 180.4   

State

     79.6        35.0        34.3   

Foreign

     38.3        26.3        40.4   

Deferred taxes, net

     (86.7     (58.2     (111.1
                        

Total

   $ 488.7      $ 168.4      $ 144.0   
                        

Reconciliation of the statutory US federal income tax rate with our effective income tax rate:

 

Fiscal Year Ended

   Oct 3, 2010     Sep 27, 2009     Sep 28, 2008  

Statutory rate

     35.0     35.0     35.0

State income taxes, net of federal income tax benefit

     2.5     2.6     2.8

Foreign earnings taxed at lower rates

     -2.5     -2.3     -3.6

Domestic production activity deduction

     -0.9     -2.3     -2.6

Credit resulting from employment audit

     0.0     -2.0     0.0

Other, net

     -0.1     -0.9     -0.3
                        

Effective tax rate

     34.0     30.1     31.3
                        

US income and foreign withholding taxes have not been provided on approximately $646 million of cumulative undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries and equity investees. We intend to reinvest these earnings for the foreseeable future. If these amounts were distributed to the US, in the form of dividends or otherwise, we would be subject to additional US income taxes. Determination of the amount of unrecognized deferred income tax liabilities on these earnings is not practicable because such liability, if any, is dependent on circumstances existing if and when remittance occurs.

 

Tax effect of temporary differences and carryforwards that comprise significant portions of deferred tax assets and liabilities (in millions):

 

     Oct 3, 2010     Sep 27, 2009  

Deferred tax assets:

    

Property, plant and equipment

   $ 32.6      $ 0.0   

Accrued occupancy costs

     55.2        51.5   

Accrued compensation and related costs

     100.8        70.1   

Other accrued expenses

     25.0        24.5   

Asset retirement obligation asset

     14.9        13.9   

Deferred revenue

     58.4        39.3   

Asset impairments

     94.8        99.7   

Tax credits

     41.0        61.4   

Stock based compensation

     115.9        96.6   

Net operating losses

     43.7        20.1   

Other

     50.6        36.0   
                

Total

   $ 632.9      $ 513.1   

Valuation allowance

     (88.1     (20.3
                

Total deferred tax asset, net of valuation allowance

   $ 544.8      $ 492.8   

Deferred tax liabilities:

    

Property, plant and equipment

     (26.2     (45.6

Other

     (19.1     (25.4
                

Total

     (45.3     (71.0
                

Net deferred tax asset

   $ 499.5      $ 421.8   
                

Reported as:

    

Current deferred income tax asset

   $ 304.2      $ 286.6   

Long-term deferred income tax asset (included in Other assets)

     195.3        135.2   
                

Net deferred tax asset

   $ 499.5      $ 421.8   
                

We will establish a valuation allowance if either it is more likely than not that the deferred tax asset will expire before we are able to realize their benefits, or the future deductibility is uncertain. Periodically, the valuation allowance is reviewed and adjusted based on management's assessments of realizable deferred tax assets. The valuation allowance as of October 3, 2010 and September 27, 2009 was related to net operating losses and other deferred tax assets of consolidated foreign subsidiaries. The net change in the total valuation allowance for the years ended October 3, 2010, and September 27, 2009, was an increase of $67.8 million and $0.3 million, respectively. During fiscal 2010, we recognized approximately $40 million of previously unrecognized deferred tax assets in certain foreign jurisdictions, with a corresponding increase to the valuation allowance due to the uncertainty of their realization.

As of October 3, 2010, Starbucks had foreign tax credit carryforwards of $26.1 million with expiration dates between fiscal years 2014 and 2019. As of the end of fiscal 2010, capital loss carryforwards were $15.4 million with expiration dates between fiscal years 2014 and 2015. As of October 3, 2010, Starbucks had foreign net operating losses of $145.6 million, the predominant amount having no expiration.

Taxes currently payable of $24.7 million and $57.2 million are included in accrued taxes on the consolidated balance sheets as of October 3, 2010 and September 27, 2009, respectively.

Uncertain Tax Positions

As of October 3, 2010, we had $68.4 million of gross unrecognized tax benefits of which $21.6 million, if recognized, would affect our effective tax rate. As of October 3, 2010 and September 27, 2009, we had accrued interest and penalties of $16.8 million and $9.9 million, respectively, before benefit of federal tax deduction, recorded on our consolidated balance sheets.

 

The following table summarizes the activity related to our unrecognized tax benefits (in millions):

 

     Oct 3, 2010     Sep 27, 2009     Sep 28, 2008  

Beginning balance

   $ 49.1      $ 52.6      $ 58.3   

Increase related to prior year tax positions

     35.0        4.2        64.9   

Decrease related to prior year tax positions

     (21.4     (11.6     (37.2

Increase related to current year tax positions

     14.1        8.4        17.0   

Decrease related to current year tax positions

     (8.1     (0.9     (5.4

Decreases related to settlements with taxing authorities

     0.0        (3.0     (11.1

Decreases related to lapsing of statute of limitations

     (0.3     (0.6     (33.9
                        

Ending balance

   $ 68.4      $ 49.1      $ 52.6   
                        

We are currently under routine audit by various jurisdictions outside the US as well as US state taxing jurisdictions for fiscal years 2003 through 2009. We are no longer subject to US federal or state examination for years before fiscal year 2006, with the exception of four states. We are subject to income tax in many jurisdictions outside the US. We are no longer subject to examination in any material international markets prior to 2003.

There is a reasonable possibility that approximately $9.5 million of the currently remaining unrecognized tax benefits, each of which is individually insignificant, may be recognized by the end of fiscal 2011 as the result of a lapse of the statute of limitations.

 

Earnings per Share
Earnings per Share
Note 16: Earnings per Share

Calculation of net earnings per common share ("EPS") — basic and diluted (in millions, except EPS):

 

Fiscal Year Ended

   Oct 3, 2010      Sep 27, 2009      Sep 28, 2008  

Net earnings attributable to Starbucks

   $ 945.6       $ 390.8       $ 315.5   

Weighted average common shares and common stock units outstanding (for basic calculation)

     744.4         738.7         731.5   

Dilutive effect of outstanding common stock options and RSUs

     19.8         7.2         10.2   
                          

Weighted average common and common equivalent shares outstanding (for diluted calculation)

     764.2         745.9         741.7   
                          

EPS — basic

   $ 1.27       $ 0.53       $ 0.43   

EPS — diluted

   $ 1.24       $ 0.52       $ 0.43   

Potential dilutive shares consist of the incremental common shares issuable upon the exercise of outstanding stock options (both vested and non-vested) and unvested RSUs, using the treasury stock method. Potential dilutive shares are excluded from the computation of earnings per share if their effect is antidilutive. The number of antidilutive options totaled 20 million, 17 million and 40 million, in fiscal years 2010, 2009 and 2008, respectively.

Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies
Note 17: Commitments and Contingencies

Guarantees

We have unconditionally guaranteed the repayment of certain Japanese yen-denominated bank loans and related interest and fees of an unconsolidated equity investee, Starbucks Japan. The guarantees continue until the loans, including accrued interest and fees, have been paid in full. These guarantees expire in 2014. Our maximum exposure under this commitment as of October 3, 2010 is $2.6 million and is limited to the sum of unpaid principal and interest, as well as other related expenses. These amounts will vary based on fluctuations in the yen foreign exchange rate. Since there has been no modification of these loan guarantees subsequent to the adoption of accounting requirements for guarantees, we have applied the disclosure provisions only and have not recorded the guarantees on our consolidated balance sheets.

 

We have commitments under which we unconditionally guarantee our proportionate share of certain borrowings of unconsolidated equity investees. These guarantees have varying expiration dates. As of October 3, 2010, our maximum exposure under these commitments is $2.1 million, which excludes interest and other related costs. The fair value of these guarantees as of October 3, 2010 is $2.2 million and is recorded our consolidated balance sheets.

Legal Proceedings

Starbucks is party to various legal proceedings arising in the ordinary course of business, but is not currently a party to any legal proceeding that management believes would have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial position or results of operations.

Acquisitions
Acquisitions
Note 18: Acquisitions

In the first quarter of fiscal 2010, we acquired 100% ownership of our business in France, converting it from a 50% joint venture with Sigla S.A. (Grupo Vips) of Spain to a company-operated market. We simultaneously sold our 50% ownership interests in the Spain and Portugal markets to Grupo Vips, converting them to licensed markets.

In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2010, we acquired 100% ownership of our business in Brazil, converting it from a 49% joint venture with Cafés Sereia do Brasil Participações S.A of Brazil to a company-operated market.

In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2010, we acquired 100% ownership of a previously consolidated 50% joint venture in the US with Johnson Coffee Corporation, Urban Coffee Opportunities ("UCO"). The following table shows the effects of the change in Starbucks ownership interest in UCO on Starbucks equity:

 

Fiscal Year Ended

   Oct 3, 2010     Sep 27, 2009      Sep 28, 2008  

Net earnings attributable to Starbucks

   $ 945.6      $ 390.8       $ 315.5   

Transfers (to) from the noncontrolling interest:

       

Decrease in additional paid-in capital for purchase of 50% interest in subsidiary

     (26.8     0.0         0.0   
                         

Change from net earnings attributable to Starbucks and transfers to noncontrolling interest

   $ 918.8      $ 390.8       $ 315.5   
                         

 

Segment Reporting
Segment Reporting
Note 19: Segment Reporting

Segment information is prepared on the same basis that our management reviews financial information for operational decision making purposes. We have three reportable operating segments: US, International, and CPG. In the fourth fiscal quarter of 2010, we changed the composition of our operating segments, presenting Seattle's Best Coffee as a separate operating segment that is now reported with Digital Ventures and unallocated corporate expenses within Other. Financial information for Seattle's Best Coffee was previously reported within the US, International, and CPG segments. This change reflects the culmination of internal management and reporting realignments, and the expected development of the Seattle's Best Coffee business. Segment information for all prior periods presented has been reclassified to reflect this change.

United States

US operations sell coffee and other beverages, complementary food, whole bean coffees, and a focused selection of merchandise primarily through company-operated retail stores. Specialty operations within the US include licensed retail stores.

International

International operations sell coffee and other beverages, complementary food, whole bean coffees, and a focused selection of merchandise through company-operated retail stores in Canada, the UK, and several other markets. Specialty operations in international markets primarily include retail store licensing operations in nearly 40 countries and foodservice accounts, primarily in the UK and Canada. Many of our international operations are in the early stages of development that require a more extensive support organization, relative to the current levels of revenue and operating income, than in the US.

Global Consumer Products Group

CPG operations sell a selection of whole bean and ground coffees as well as a selection of premium Tazo® teas through licensing arrangements in US and international markets. CPG operations also produce and sell ready-to-drink beverages which include, among others, bottled Frappuccino® beverages, Starbucks DoubleShot® espresso drinks, and Discoveries® chilled cup coffee. In addition, CPG operations produce and sell Starbucks VIA® Ready Brew, as well as Starbucks® super-premium ice creams through its marketing and distribution agreements and a joint venture. The US foodservice business sells coffee and other related products to institutional foodservice companies with the majority of its sales through national broadline distribution networks.

Other

Other includes Seattle's Best Coffee and Digital Ventures as well as expenses pertaining to corporate administrative functions that support the operating segments but are not specifically attributable to or managed by any segment, and are not included in the reported financial results of the operating segments.

Revenue mix by product type (in millions):

 

Fiscal Year Ended

   Oct 3, 2010     Sep 27, 2009     Sep 28, 2008  

Beverage

   $ 6,750.3         63   $ 6,238.4         64   $ 6,663.3         64

Food

     1,878.7         18     1,680.2         17     1,511.7         15

Whole bean and soluble coffees

     1,131.3         10     965.2         10     987.8         9

Other(1)

     947.1         9     890.8         9     1,220.2         12
                                                   

Total

   $ 10,707.4         100   $ 9,774.6         100   $ 10,383.0         100
                                 

 

(1)

Other includes royalty and licensing revenues, beverage-related accessories and equipment revenues.

Information by geographic area (in millions):

 

Fiscal Year Ended

   Oct 3, 2010      Sep 27, 2009      Sep 28, 2008  

Net revenues from external customers:

        

United States

   $ 8,335.4       $ 7,787.7       $ 8,227.0   

Other countries

     2,372.0         1,986.9         2,156.0   
                          

Total

   $ 10,707.4       $ 9,774.6       $ 10,383.0   
                          

No customer accounts for 10% or more of our revenues. Revenues are shown based on the geographic location of our customers. Revenues from countries other than the US consist primarily of revenues from Canada and the UK, which together account for approximately 64% of net revenues from other countries for fiscal 2010.

 

     Oct 3, 2010      Sep 27, 2009      Sep 28, 2008  

Long-lived assets:

        

United States

   $ 2,807.9       $ 2,776.7       $ 3,099.9   

Other countries

     821.6         764.3         824.8   
                          

Total

   $ 3,629.5       $ 3,541.0       $ 3,924.7   
                          

Management evaluates the performance of its operating segments based on net revenues and operating income. The accounting policies of the operating segments are the same as those described in the summary of significant accounting policies in Note 1. Operating income represents earnings before net interest income and other, interest expense and income taxes. Management does not evaluate the performance of its operating segments using asset measures. The identifiable assets by segment disclosed in this note are those assets specifically identifiable within each segment and include net property, plant and equipment, equity and cost investments, goodwill, and other intangible assets. Corporate assets are primarily comprised of cash and investments, assets of the corporate headquarters and roasting facilities, and inventory.

The table below presents information by operating segment for the fiscal years noted (in millions):

 

     United States     International      CPG      Other     Total  

Fiscal 2010:

            

Total net revenues

   $ 7,560.4      $ 2,288.8       $ 707.4       $ 150.8      $ 10,707.4   

Depreciation and amortization

     350.7        108.6         3.7         47.4        510.4   

Income (loss) from equity investees

     0.0        80.8         70.6         (3.3     148.1   

Operating income/(loss)

     1,291.1        225.2         261.4         (358.3     1,419.4   

Total assets

     1,482.9        1,272.8         54.1         3,576.1        6,385.9   

Fiscal 2009:

            

Total net revenues

   $ 7,061.7      $ 1,914.3       $ 674.4       $ 124.2      $ 9,774.6   

Depreciation and amortization

     377.9        102.2         4.8         49.8        534.7   

Income from equity investees

     0.5        53.6         67.8         0.0        121.9   

Operating income/(loss)

     530.1        91.2         281.8         (341.1     562.0   

Total assets

     1,640.8        1,071.3         71.1         2,793.6        5,576.8   

Fiscal 2008:

            

Total net revenues

   $ 7,491.2      $ 2,099.6       $ 680.9       $ 111.3      $ 10,383.0   

Depreciation and amortization

     395.1        108.6         5.4         40.2        549.3   

Income (loss) from equity investees

     (1.3     54.2         60.7         0.0        113.6   

Operating income/(loss)

     454.0        108.8         269.9         (328.8     503.9   

Total assets

     1,956.9        1,066.0         54.6         2,595.1        5,672.6   

The table below reconciles the total of the reportable segments' operating income to the consolidated earnings before income taxes (in millions):

 

Fiscal Year Ended

   Oct 3, 2010     Sep 27, 2009     Sep 28, 2008  

Operating income

   $ 1,419.4      $ 562.0      $ 503.9   

Interest income and other, net

     50.3        37.0        5.2   

Interest expense

     (32.7     (39.1     (53.4
                        

Earnings before income taxes

   $ 1,437.0      $ 559.9      $ 455.7   

 

Subsequent Event
Subsequent Event
Note 20: Subsequent Event

In the first quarter of fiscal 2011, Starbucks notified Kraft Foods Global, Inc. that we are discontinuing our licensing relationships. Through these relationships with Kraft, Starbucks sells a selection of Starbucks and Seattle's Best Coffee branded packaged coffees and Tazo® teas in grocery and warehouse club stores throughout the US, and to grocery stores in Canada, the UK and other European countries. Kraft manages the distribution, marketing, advertising and promotion of these products. Discussions between Starbucks and Kraft are ongoing as of the date of the filing of this 10-K and there is the possibility of a commercial dispute between the parties. At this time Starbucks is unable to estimate the range of possible outcomes with respect to this matter.

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policy)

Description of Business

Starbucks purchases and roasts high-quality whole bean coffees and sells them, along with handcrafted coffee and tea beverages and a variety of fresh food items, through its company-operated retail stores. We also sell coffee and tea products and license our trademarks through other channels such as licensed stores, and through certain of our licensees and equity investees, we produce and sell a variety of ready-to-drink beverages. All channels outside the company-operated retail stores are collectively known as specialty operations. Additional details on the nature of our business are in Item 1 of this 10-K.

In this 10-K, Starbucks Corporation (together with its subsidiaries) is referred to as "Starbucks," the "Company," "we," "us" or "our".

We have three reportable operating segments: United States ("US"), International, and Global Consumer Products Group ("CPG").

Principles of Consolidation

The consolidated financial statements reflect the financial position and operating results of Starbucks, including wholly owned subsidiaries and investees controlled by us. Investments in entities that we do not control, but have the ability to exercise significant influence over operating and financial policies, are accounted for under the equity method. Investments in entities in which we do not have the ability to exercise significant influence are accounted for under the cost method. Intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated.

Fiscal Year End

Our fiscal year ends on the Sunday closest to September 30. Fiscal year 2010 included 53 weeks, with the 53rd week falling in the fourth fiscal quarter. Fiscal years 2009 and 2008 included 52 weeks.

Estimates and Assumptions

Preparing financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP") requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses. Examples include, but are not limited to, estimates for asset and goodwill impairments, stock-based compensation forfeiture rates, and future asset retirement obligations; assumptions underlying self-insurance reserves; and the potential outcome of future tax consequences of events that have been recognized in the financial statements. Actual results and outcomes may differ from these estimates and assumptions.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

We consider all highly liquid instruments with a maturity of three months or less at the time of purchase to be cash equivalents. We maintain cash and cash equivalent balances with financial institutions that exceed federally insured limits. We have not experienced any losses related to these balances, and management believes its credit risk to be minimal.

Cash Management

Our cash management system provides for the funding of all major bank disbursement accounts on a daily basis as checks are presented for payment. Under this system, outstanding checks are in excess of the cash balances at certain banks, which creates book overdrafts. Book overdrafts are presented as a current liability in accounts payable on the consolidated balance sheets.

Short-term and Long-term Investments

Our short-term and long-term investments consist primarily of investment grade debt securities, all of which are classified as available-for-sale. We have investments in auction rate securities within the long-term investment portfolio. Our trading portfolio is primarily comprised of equity mutual funds and equity exchange-traded funds. Trading securities are recorded at fair value with unrealized holding gains and losses included in net earnings. Available-for-sale securities are recorded at fair value, and unrealized holding gains and losses are recorded, net of tax, as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income. Available-for-sale securities with remaining maturities of less than one year and those identified by management at time of purchase for funding operations in less than one year are classified as short term, and all other available-for-sale securities are classified as long term. Unrealized losses are charged against net earnings when a decline in fair value is determined to be other than temporary. Management reviews several factors to determine whether a loss is other than temporary, such as the length and extent of the fair value decline, the financial condition and near term prospects of the issuer, and for equity investments, our intent and ability to hold the security for a period of time sufficient to allow for any anticipated recovery in fair value. For debt securities, management also evaluates whether we have the intent to sell or will likely be required to sell before their anticipated recovery, which may be at maturity. Realized gains and losses are accounted for using the specific identification method. Purchases and sales are recorded on a trade date basis.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments and Equity and Cost Investments

The carrying value of cash and cash equivalents approximates fair value because of the short-term maturity of those instruments. The fair value of our investments in marketable debt and equity securities, equity mutual funds and equity exchange-traded funds is based upon the quoted market price on the last business day of the fiscal year. Where an observable quoted market price for a security does not exist, we estimate fair value using a variety of valuation methodologies, which include observable inputs for comparable instruments and unobservable inputs. The specific methodologies include comparing the security with securities of publicly traded companies in similar lines of business, applying revenue multiples to estimated future operating results and estimating discounted cash flows. The fair value of our long-term debt is estimated based on the quoted market prices for the same or similar issues or on the current rates offered to us for debt of the same remaining maturities.

We measure our equity and cost method investments at fair value on a nonrecurring basis when they are determined to be other-than temporarily impaired. Fair values are determined using available quoted market prices or standard valuation techniques, including discounted cash flows, comparable transactions, and comparable company analyses.

Derivative Instruments

We manage our exposure to various risks within the consolidated financial statements according to an umbrella risk management policy. Under this policy, Starbucks may engage in transactions involving various derivative instruments, with maturities generally not longer than five years, to hedge interest rates, commodity prices and foreign currency denominated revenues, purchases, assets and liabilities.

We record all derivatives on the balance sheets at fair value. For a cash flow hedge, the effective portion of the derivative's gain or loss is initially reported as a component of other comprehensive income ("OCI") and subsequently reclassified into net earnings when the hedged exposure affects net earnings. For a net investment hedge, the effective portion of the derivative's gain or loss is reported as a component of OCI.

Cash flow hedges related to anticipated transactions are designated and documented at the inception of each hedge by matching the terms of the contract to the underlying transaction. We classify the cash flows from hedging transactions in the same categories as the cash flows from the respective hedged items. Once established, cash flow hedges are generally not removed until maturity unless an anticipated transaction is no longer likely to occur. For discontinued or dedesignated cash flow hedges, the related accumulated derivative gains or losses are recognized in net interest income and other on the consolidated statements of earnings.

 

Forward contract effectiveness for cash flow hedges is calculated by comparing the fair value of the contract to the change in value of the anticipated transaction using forward rates on a monthly basis. For net investment hedges, the spot-to-spot method is used to calculate effectiveness. Under this method, the change in fair value of the forward contract attributable to the changes in spot exchange rates (the effective portion) is reported as a component of OCI. The remaining change in fair value of the forward contract (the ineffective portion) is reclassified into net earnings. Any ineffectiveness is recognized immediately in net interest income and other on the consolidated statements of earnings.

We also enter into certain foreign currency forward contracts, commodity swap contracts, and futures contracts that are not designated as hedging instruments for accounting purposes. These contracts are recorded at fair value, with the changes in fair value recognized in net interest income and other on the consolidated statements of earnings.

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

Allowance for doubtful accounts is calculated based on historical experience, customer credit risk and application of the specific identification method. As of October 3, 2010, September 27, 2009, and September 28, 2008, the allowance for doubtful accounts was $3.3 million, $5.0 million and $4.5 million, respectively.

Inventories

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost (primarily moving average cost) or market. We record inventory reserves for obsolete and slow-moving items and for estimated shrinkage between physical inventory counts. Inventory reserves are based on inventory turnover trends, historical experience and application of the specific identification method. As of October 3, 2010, September 27, 2009, and September 28, 2008, inventory reserves were $18.1 million, $21.1 million, and $25.5 million, respectively.

Property, Plant and Equipment

Property, plant and equipment are carried at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation of property, plant and equipment, which includes assets under capital leases, is provided on the straight-line method over estimated useful lives, generally ranging from two to seven years for equipment and 30 to 40 years for buildings. Leasehold improvements are amortized over the shorter of their estimated useful lives or the related lease life, generally 10 years. For leases with renewal periods at our option, we generally use the original lease term, excluding renewal option periods, to determine estimated useful lives. If failure to exercise a renewal option imposes an economic penalty to us, we may determine at the inception of the lease that renewal is reasonably assured and include the renewal option period in the determination of appropriate estimated useful lives. The portion of depreciation expense related to production and distribution facilities is included in cost of sales including occupancy costs on the consolidated statements of earnings. The costs of repairs and maintenance are expensed when incurred, while expenditures for refurbishments and improvements that significantly add to the productive capacity or extend the useful life of an asset are capitalized. When assets are retired or sold, the asset cost and related accumulated depreciation are eliminated with any remaining gain or loss reflected in net earnings.

Goodwill

We test goodwill for impairment on an annual basis, or more frequently if circumstances, such as material deterioration in performance or a significant number of store closures, indicate reporting unit carrying values may exceed their fair values. If the carrying amount of goodwill exceeds the implied estimated fair value, an impairment charge to current operations is recorded to reduce the carrying value to the implied estimated fair value.

As a part of Starbucks ongoing operations, we may close certain stores within a reporting unit containing goodwill due to underperformance of the store or inability to renew our lease, among other reasons. We abandon certain assets associated with a closed store including leasehold improvements and other non-transferrable assets. Under GAAP, when a portion of a reporting unit that constitutes a business is to be disposed of, goodwill associated with the business is included in the carrying amount of the business in determining any loss on disposal. Our evaluation of whether the portion of a reporting unit being disposed of constitutes a business occurs on the date of abandonment. Although an operating store meets the accounting definition of a business prior to abandonment, it does not constitute a business on the closure date because the remaining assets on that date do not constitute an integrated set of assets that are capable of being conducted and managed for the purpose of providing a return to investors. As a result, when closing individual stores, we do not include goodwill in the calculation of any loss on disposal of the related assets. As noted above, if store closures are indicative of potential impairment of goodwill at the reporting unit level, we perform an evaluation of our reporting unit goodwill when such closures occur.

We conduct our annual goodwill impairment test for consolidated entities in our third fiscal quarter.

Other Intangible Assets

Other intangible assets consist primarily of trademarks with indefinite lives which are tested for impairment annually or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that the asset might be impaired. Definite-lived intangible assets, which mainly consist of contract-based patents and copyrights, are amortized over their estimated useful lives, and are tested for impairment when facts and circumstances indicate that the carrying values may not be recoverable. Based on the impairment tests performed there was no impairment of other intangible assets in fiscal 2010, 2009 and 2008.

Long-lived Assets

When facts and circumstances indicate that the carrying values of long-lived assets may not be recoverable, we evaluate long-lived assets for impairment. We first compare the carrying value of the asset to the asset's estimated future cash flows (undiscounted). If the estimated future cash flows are less than the carrying value of the asset, we calculate an impairment loss based on the asset's estimated fair value. The fair value of the assets is estimated using a discounted cash flow model based on future store revenues and operating costs, using internal projections. Property, plant and equipment assets are grouped at the lowest level for which there are identifiable cash flows when assessing impairment. Cash flows for retail assets are identified at the individual store level. Long-lived assets to be disposed of are reported at the lower of their carrying amount, or fair value less estimated costs to sell.

We recognized net impairment and disposition losses of $67.7 million, $224.4 million and $325.0 million in fiscal 2010, 2009 and 2008, respectively, primarily due to underperforming company-operated retail stores. The net losses in fiscal 2009 and 2008 include $129.2 million and $201.6 million, respectively, of asset impairments related primarily to the US and International store closures as part of Starbucks store portfolio rationalization which began in fiscal 2008. Depending on the underlying asset that is impaired, these losses may be recorded in any one of the operating expense lines on the consolidated statements of earnings: for retail operations, the net impairment and disposition losses are recorded in restructuring charges and store operating expenses; for specialty operations, these losses are recorded in restructuring charges and other operating expenses; and for all other operations, these losses are recorded in cost of sales including occupancy costs, general and administrative expenses, or restructuring charges.

Insurance Reserves

We use a combination of insurance and self-insurance mechanisms, including a wholly owned captive insurance entity and participation in a reinsurance treaty, to provide for the potential liabilities for certain risks, including workers' compensation, healthcare benefits, general liability, property insurance, and director and officers' liability insurance. Liabilities associated with the risks that are retained by us are not discounted and are estimated, in part, by considering historical claims experience, demographic factors, severity factors and other actuarial assumptions.

Revenue Recognition

Consolidated revenues are presented net of intercompany eliminations for wholly owned subsidiaries and investees controlled by us and for licensees accounted for under the equity method, based on our percentage ownership. Additionally, consolidated revenues are recognized net of any discounts, returns, allowances and sales incentives, including coupon redemptions and rebates.

 

Stored Value Cards

Revenues from our stored value cards, such as Starbucks Cards, are recognized when tendered for payment, or upon redemption. Outstanding customer balances are included in deferred revenue on the consolidated balance sheets. There are no expiration dates on our stored value cards, and we do not charge any service fees that cause a decrement to customer balances.

While we will continue to honor all stored value cards presented for payment, management may determine the likelihood of redemption to be remote for certain cards due to, among other things, long periods of inactivity. In these circumstances, if management also determines there is no requirement for remitting balances to government agencies under unclaimed property laws, card balances may then be recognized in the consolidated statements of earnings, in net interest income and other. For the fiscal years ended October 3, 2010, September 27, 2009 and September 28, 2008, income recognized on unredeemed stored value card balances was $31.2 million, $26.0 million and $13.6 million, respectively.

Customers in the US who register their Starbucks Card are automatically enrolled in the My Starbucks Reward program and earn points ("stars") with each purchase. A free beverage coupon is issued to the customer once 15 points have been accumulated. The value of points earned by our program members is included in deferred revenue and recorded as a reduction in revenue at the time the points are earned, based on the value of points that are projected to be redeemed.

Retail Revenues

Company-operated retail store revenues are recognized when payment is tendered at the point of sale. We maintain a sales return allowance to reduce retail revenues for estimated future product returns based on historical patterns. Retail store revenues are reported net of sales, use or other transaction taxes that are collected from customers and remitted to taxing authorities.

Specialty Revenues

Specialty revenues consist primarily of product sales to customers other than through company-operated retail stores, as well as royalties and other fees generated from licensing operations. Sales of coffee, tea and related products are generally recognized upon shipment to customers, depending on contract terms. Shipping charges billed to customers are also recognized as revenue, and the related shipping costs are included in cost of sales including occupancy costs on the consolidated statements of earnings.

Specific to retail store licensing arrangements, initial nonrefundable development fees are recognized upon substantial performance of services for new market business development activities, such as initial business, real estate and store development planning, as well as providing operational materials and functional training courses for opening new licensed retail markets. Additional store licensing fees are recognized when new licensed stores are opened. Royalty revenues based upon a percentage of reported sales and other continuing fees, such as marketing and service fees, are recognized on a monthly basis when earned. For certain licensing arrangements, where we intend to acquire an ownership interest, the initial nonrefundable development fees are deferred to other long-term liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets until acquisition, at which point the fees are reflected as a reduction of our investment.

Other arrangements involving multiple elements and deliverables as well as upfront fees are individually evaluated for revenue recognition. Cash payments received in advance of product or service delivery are recorded in deferred revenue until earned.

Advertising

We expense most advertising costs as they are incurred, except for certain production costs that are expensed the first time the advertising campaign takes place.

 

Advertising expenses, recorded in store operating expenses, other operating expenses and general and administrative expenses on the consolidated statements of earnings, totaled $176.2 million, $126.3 million and $129.0 million in fiscal 2010, 2009 and 2008, respectively. As of October 3, 2010 and September 27, 2009, $5.6 million and $7.2 million, respectively, of capitalized advertising costs were recorded on the consolidated balance sheets.

Store Preopening Expenses

Costs incurred in connection with the start-up and promotion of new store openings are expensed as incurred.

Operating Leases

We lease retail stores, roasting, distribution and warehouse facilities, and office space under operating leases. Most lease agreements contain tenant improvement allowances, rent holidays, lease premiums, rent escalation clauses and/or contingent rent provisions. For purposes of recognizing incentives, premiums and minimum rental expenses on a straight-line basis over the terms of the leases, we use the date of initial possession to begin amortization, which is generally when we enter the space and begin to make improvements in preparation of intended use.

For tenant improvement allowances and rent holidays, we record a deferred rent liability in accrued occupancy costs and other long-term liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets and amortize the deferred rent over the terms of the leases as reductions to rent expense on the consolidated statements of earnings.

For premiums paid upfront to enter a lease agreement, we record a deferred rent asset in prepaid expenses and other current assets and other assets on the consolidated balance sheets and then amortize the deferred rent over the terms of the leases as additional rent expense on the consolidated statements of earnings.

For scheduled rent escalation clauses during the lease terms or for rental payments commencing at a date other than the date of initial occupancy, we record minimum rental expenses on a straight-line basis over the terms of the leases on the consolidated statements of earnings.

Certain leases provide for contingent rents, which are determined as a percentage of gross sales in excess of specified levels. We record a contingent rent liability in accrued occupancy costs on the consolidated balance sheets and the corresponding rent expense when specified levels have been achieved or when we determine that achieving the specified levels during the fiscal year is probable.

When ceasing operations in company-operated stores under operating leases, in cases where the lease contract specifies a termination fee due to the landlord, we record such expense at the time written notice is given to the landlord. In cases where terms, including termination fees, are yet to be negotiated with the landlord, we will record the expense upon signing of an agreement with the landlord. In cases where the landlord does not allow us to prematurely exit the lease, but allows for subleasing, we estimate the fair value of any sublease income that can be generated from the location and expense the present value of the excess of remaining lease payments to the landlord over the projected sublease income at the cease-use date.

Asset Retirement Obligations

We recognize a liability for the fair value of required asset retirement obligations ("ARO") when such obligations are incurred. Our AROs are primarily associated with leasehold improvements which, at the end of a lease, we are contractually obligated to remove in order to comply with the lease agreement. At the inception of a lease with such conditions, we record an ARO liability and a corresponding capital asset in an amount equal to the estimated fair value of the obligation. The liability is estimated based on a number of assumptions requiring management's judgment, including store closing costs, cost inflation rates and discount rates, and is accreted to its projected future value over time. The capitalized asset is depreciated using the convention for depreciation of leasehold improvement assets. Upon satisfaction of the ARO conditions, any difference between the recorded ARO liability and the actual retirement costs incurred is recognized as an operating gain or loss in the consolidated statements of earnings. As of October 3, 2010 and September 27, 2009, our net ARO asset included in property, plant and equipment was $13.7 million and $15.1 million, respectively, while our net ARO liability included in other long-term liabilities was $47.7 million and $43.4 million, as of the same respective dates.

 

Stock-based Compensation

Starbucks maintains several equity incentive plans under which we may grant non-qualified stock options, incentive stock options, restricted stock, restricted stock units ("RSUs") or stock appreciation rights to employees, non-employee directors and consultants. We also have employee stock purchase plans ("ESPP"). RSUs issued by us are equivalent to nonvested shares under the applicable accounting guidance.

Foreign Currency Translation

Our international operations generally use their local currency as their functional currency. Assets and liabilities are translated at exchange rates in effect at the balance sheet date. Income and expense accounts are translated at the average monthly exchange rates during the year. Resulting translation adjustments are recorded as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income on the consolidated balance sheets.

Income Taxes

We compute income taxes using the asset and liability method, under which deferred income taxes are provided for the temporary differences between the financial statement carrying amounts and the tax basis of our assets and liabilities. We will establish a valuation allowance for deferred tax assets if it is more likely than not that these items will either expire before Starbucks is able to realize their benefits, or that future deductibility is uncertain. Periodically, the valuation allowance is reviewed and adjusted based on management's assessments of realizable deferred tax assets. We recognize the tax benefit from an uncertain tax position only if it is more likely than not that the tax position will be sustained on examination by the taxing authorities, based on the technical merits of the position. The tax benefits recognized in the financial statements from such a position are measured based on the largest benefit that has a greater than 50% likelihood of being realized upon ultimate settlement. Starbucks recognizes interest and penalties related to income tax matters in income tax expense.

Earnings per Share

Basic earnings per share is computed on the basis of the weighted average number of shares and common stock units that were outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share includes the dilutive effect of common stock equivalents consisting of certain shares subject to stock options and RSUs, using the treasury stock method. Performance-based RSUs are considered dilutive when the related performance criterion has been met.

Common Stock Share Repurchases

We may repurchase shares of Starbucks common stock under a program authorized by our Board of Directors, including pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan meeting the requirements of Rule 10b5-1(c)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Under applicable Washington State law, shares repurchased are retired and not displayed separately as treasury stock on the financial statements. Instead, the par value of repurchased shares is deducted from common stock and the excess repurchase price over par value is deducted from additional paid-in capital and from retained earnings, once additional paid-in capital is depleted.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In 2007, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued authoritative guidance on accounting and reporting for noncontrolling interests in subsidiaries. The guidance clarifies that a noncontrolling interest in a subsidiary should be accounted for as a component of equity separate from the parent company's equity. It also requires the presentation of both net earnings attributable to non-controlling interests and net earnings attributable to Starbucks on the face of the consolidated statement of earnings. We adopted the new guidance relating to noncontrolling interests beginning September 28, 2009 on a prospective basis, except for the presentation and disclosure requirements, which were applied retrospectively as follows:

 

   

we reclassified minority interests previously reported on our consolidated statements of earnings as a component of net interest income and other to a separate line below net earnings including noncontrolling interests

 

   

we reclassified minority interests previously reported on our consolidated balance sheets as a component of other long-term liabilities to noncontrolling interests and included it as a component of equity

In June 2009, the FASB issued authoritative guidance on the consolidation of variable interest entities ("VIE"), which will be effective for our first fiscal quarter of 2011. The new guidance requires a qualitative approach to identify a controlling financial interest in a VIE, and requires ongoing assessment of whether an entity is a VIE and whether an interest in a VIE makes the holder the primary beneficiary of the VIE. We believe the adoption of this new guidance will not have a material effect on our consolidated financial statements.

Restructuring Charges (Tables)
Restructuring charges by type of cost and segment
By Type of Cost     By Segment  
     Total     Lease Exit
and Other
Related Costs
    Asset
Impairments
     Employee
Termination
Costs
    US      International      Other  

Costs incurred and charged to expense in fiscal 2010

   $ 53.0      $ 53.0      $ 0.2       $ (0.2   $ 27.2       $ 25.8       $ 0.0   

Costs incurred and charged to expense in fiscal 2009

     332.4        184.2        129.2         19.0        246.3         27.0         59.1   

Costs incurred and charged to expense in fiscal 2008

     266.9        47.8        201.6         17.5        210.9         19.2         36.8   

Cumulative costs incurred to date

     652.3        285.0        331.0         36.3        484.4         72.0         95.9   

Accrued liability as of September 28, 2008

   $ 53.4      $ 48.0         $ 5.4           

Costs incurred in fiscal 2009, excluding non-cash charges(1)

     211.6        192.6           19.0           

Cash payments

     (161.0     (137.8        (23.2        

Accrued liability as of September 27, 2009

   $ 104.0      $ 102.8         $ 1.2           

Costs incurred in fiscal 2010, excluding non-cash charges(1)

     53.4        53.7           (0.3        

Cash payments

     (68.2     (67.3        (0.9        

Accrued liability as of October 3, 2010(2)

   $ 89.2      $ 89.2         $ 0.0           

 

(1)

Non-cash charges and credits for lease exit and other related costs primarily represent deferred rent balances recognized as expense credits at the cease-use date.

 

(2)

The remaining liability relates to lease obligations for stores that were previously closed where Starbucks has been unable to terminate the lease or find subtenants for the unused space.

Investments (Tables)
Schedule of investments
     Amortized
Cost
     Gross
Unrealized
Holding
Gains
     Gross
Unrealized
Holding
Losses
    Fair
Value
 

October 3, 2010

          

Short-term investments:

          

Available-for-sale securities — Agency obligations

   $ 30.0       $ 0.0       $ 0.0      $ 30.0   

Available-for-sale securities — Corporate debt securities

     15.0         0.0         0.0        15.0   

Available-for-sale securities — State and local government obligations

     0.7         0.0         0.0        0.7   

Available-for-sale securities — Government treasury securities

     190.7         0.1         0.0        190.8   

Trading securities

     58.8              49.2   
                      

Total short-term investments

   $ 295.2       $ 0.1         $ 285.7   
                            

Long-term investments:

          

Available-for-sale securities — Agency obligations

   $ 27.0       $ 0.0       $ 0.0      $ 27.0   

Available-for-sale securities — Corporate debt securities

     121.4         2.1         0.0        123.5   

Available-for-sale securities — State and local government obligations

     44.8         0.0         (3.5     41.3   
                                  

Total long-term investments

   $ 193.2       $ 2.1       $ (3.5   $ 191.8   
                                  

September 27, 2009

          

Short-term investments:

          

Available-for-sale securities — Corporate debt securities

   $ 2.5       $ 0.0       $ 0.0      $ 2.5   

Available-for-sale securities — Government treasury securities

     19.0         0.0         0.0        19.0   

Trading securities

     58.5              44.8   
                      

Total short-term investments

   $ 80.0            $ 66.3   
                      

Long-term investments:

          

Available-for-sale securities — State and local government obligations

   $ 57.8       $ 0.0       $ (2.1   $ 55.7   

Available-for-sale securities — Corporate debt securities

     14.7         0.8         0.0        15.5   
                                  

Total long-term investments

   $ 72.5       $ 0.8       $ (2.1   $ 71.2   
                                  
Derivative Financial Instruments (Tables)
   Cash Flow Hedges      Net Investment Hedges      Other Derivatives  

Financial Statement Location

   Oct 3, 2010      Sep 27, 2009      Oct 3, 2010      Sep 27, 2009      Oct 3, 2010      Sep 27, 2009  

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

   $ 0.1       $ 6.3       $ 0.0       $ 0.4       $ 0.0       $ 1.0   

Other assets

     0.0         5.5         0.0         0.0         0.0         0.0   

Other accrued expenses

     10.6         6.6         5.6         4.7         4.0         9.9   

Other long-term liabilities

     6.4         5.6         8.1         6.4         0.0         0.0   

Total losses in accumulated OCI(1)

     13.9         3.9         26.7         19.8         

 

(1)

Amount that will be dedesignated within 12 months for cash flow hedges is $6.4 million as of October 3, 2010.

     Cash Flow Hedges     Net Investment Hedges     Other Derivatives  
     Oct 3, 2010     Sep 27, 2009     Oct 3, 2010     Sep 27, 2009     Oct 3, 2010      Sep 27, 2009  

Gain/(Loss) recognized in earnings

   $ (5.9   $ (0.2   $ 0.0      $ 0.0      $ 1.0       $ 22.2   

Gain/(Loss) recognized in OCI

   $ (20.9   $ 7.8      $ (10.8   $ (10.8     

 

 

 

Oct 3, 2010

 

 

Sep 27, 2009

 

 

 

 

Foreign exchange

 

$

593

 

 

$

708

 

 

Dairy

 

$

20

 

 

$

25

 

 

Diesel

 

$

0

 

 

$

7

 

Fair Value Measurements (Tables)

 

            Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using  
     Balance at
Oct 3, 2010
     Quoted Prices
in Active
Markets for
Identical Assets
(Level 1)
     Significant Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
     Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
 

Assets:

           

Trading securities

   $ 49.2       $ 49.2       $ 0.0       $ 0.0   

Available-for-sale securities

     428.3         190.8         196.2         41.3   

Derivatives

     0.1         0.0         0.1         0.0   
                                   

Total

   $ 477.6       $ 240.0       $ 196.3       $ 41.3   
                                   

Liabilities:

           

Derivatives

   $ 34.7       $ 0.0       $ 34.7       $ 0.0   

 

            Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using  
     Balance at
Sept 27, 2009
     Quoted Prices
in Active
Markets for
Identical Assets
(Level 1)
     Significant Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
     Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
 

Assets:

           

Trading securities

   $ 44.8       $ 44.8       $ 0.0       $ 0.0   

Available-for-sale securities

     92.7         19.0         18.0         55.7   

Derivatives

     13.2         0.0         13.2         0.0   
                                   

Total

   $ 150.7       $ 63.8       $ 31.2       $ 55.7   
                                   

Liabilities:

           

Derivatives

   $ 33.2       $ 0.0       $ 33.2       $ 0.0   
     Oct 3, 2010     Sep 27, 2009  

Beginning balance of ARS

   $ 55.7      $ 59.8   

Total (increase)/decrease in unrealized losses included in other comprehensive income

     (1.5     3.9   

Realized losses recognized in net earnings

     (0.2     0.0   

Calls

     (12.0     (8.0

Transfers in (out ) of Level 3

     (0.7     0.0   
                

Ending balance of ARS

   $ 41.3      $ 55.7   
                

 

     Carrying
Value before
adjustment
     Fair value
adjustment
    Carrying
value after
adjustment
 

Property, plant and equipment(1)

   $ 26.8       $ (22.3   $ 4.5   

 

(1)

The fair value was determined using a discounted cash flow model based on future store revenues and operating costs, using internal projections. The resulting impairment charge was included in store operating expenses.

Inventories (Tables)
Schedule of inventory
     Oct 3, 2010      Sep 27, 2009  

Coffee:

     

Unroasted

   $ 238.3       $ 381.6   

Roasted

     95.1         76.7   

Other merchandise held for sale

     115.6         116.0   

Packaging and other supplies

     94.3         90.6   
                 

Total

   $ 543.3       $ 664.9   
                 
Equity and Cost Investments (Tables)
     Oct 3, 2010      Sep 27, 2009  

Equity method investments

   $ 308.1       $ 313.2   

Cost method investments

     33.4         39.1   
                 

Total

   $ 341.5       $ 352.3   
                 

Financial Position as of

   Oct 3, 2010      Sep 27, 2009  

Current assets

   $ 390.1       $ 315.8   

Noncurrent assets

     570.3         657.6   

Current liabilities

     260.6         292.0   

Noncurrent liabilities

     70.5         76.5   

Results of Operations for Fiscal Year Ended

   Oct 3, 2010      Sep 27, 2009      Sep 28, 2008  

Net revenues

   $ 2,128.0       $ 2,100.1       $ 1,961.0   

Operating income

     245.3         192.5         171.3   

Net earnings

     205.1         155.8         136.9   
Property, Plant and Equipment (Tables)
Property, Plant and Equipment
     Oct 3, 2010     Sep 27, 2009  

Land

   $ 58.0      $ 58.2   

Buildings

     265.7        231.5   

Leasehold improvements

     3,435.6        3,349.0   

Store equipment

     1,047.7        1,073.4   

Roasting equipment

     290.6        282.9   

Furniture, fixtures and other

     617.5        586.7   

Work in progress

     173.6        119.2   
                
     5,888.7        5,700.9   

Less accumulated depreciation

     (3,472.2     (3,164.5
                

Property, plant and equipment, net

   $ 2,416.5      $ 2,536.4   
                
Other Intangible Assets and Goodwill (Tables)
     Oct 3, 2010     Sep 27, 2009  

Indefinite-lived intangibles

   $ 63.5      $ 60.8   

Definite-lived intangibles

     16.1        15.0   

Accumulated amortization

     (8.8     (7.6
                

Definite-lived intangibles, net

     7.3        7.4   
                

Total other intangible assets

   $ 70.8      $ 68.2   
                

Definite-lived intangibles approximate remaining weighted average useful life in years

     7        8   
     United States     International     Other      Total  

Balance at September 28, 2008

         

Goodwill prior to impairment

   $ 109.3      $ 117.4      $ 39.8       $ 266.5   

Accumulated impairment charges

     0.0        0.0        0.0         0.0   
                                 

Goodwill

   $ 109.3      $ 117.4      $ 39.8       $ 266.5   

Acquisitions

     0.0        0.0        0.0         0.0   

Purchase price adjustment of previous acquisitions

     0.0        (1.2     0.0         (1.2

Impairment

     (7.0     0.0        0.0         (7.0

Foreign currency fluctuations

     0.0        0.8        0.0         0.8   
                                 

Balance at September 27, 2009

         

Goodwill prior to impairment

   $ 109.3      $ 117.0      $ 39.8       $ 266.1   

Accumulated impairment charges

     (7.0     0.0        0.0         (7.0
                                 

Goodwill

   $ 102.3      $ 117.0      $ 39.8       $ 259.1   

Acquisitions

     0.0        0.0        0.0         0.0   

Purchase price adjustment of previous acquisitions

     1.0        0.0        0.0         1.0   

Impairment

     0.0        (1.6     0.0         (1.6

Foreign currency fluctuations

     0.0        3.9        0.0         3.9   
                                 

Balance at October 3, 2010

         

Goodwill prior to impairment

   $ 110.3      $ 120.9      $ 39.8       $ 271.0   

Accumulated impairment charges

     (7.0     (1.6     0.0         (8.6
                                 

Goodwill

   $ 103.3      $ 119.3      $ 39.8       $ 262.4   
                                 
Debt (Tables)
Schedule of debt
     Oct 3, 2010      Sep 27, 2009  

Current portion of long-term debt (included in other accrued liabilities)

   $ 0.0       $ 0.2   

6.25% Senior Notes (10-year, due Aug 2017)

     549.4         549.2   

Other long-term debt

     0.0         0.1   
                 

Long-term debt

     549.4         549.3   
                 

Total debt

   $ 549.4       $ 549.5   
                 
Other Accrued Liabilities and Other Long-term Liabilities (Tables)
     Oct 3, 2010      Sep 27, 2009  

Accrued dividend payable

   $ 96.5       $ 0.0   

Other

     166.3         147.5   
                 

Total other accrued liabilities

   $ 262.8       $ 147.5   
                 
     Oct 3, 2010      Sep 27, 2009  

Deferred rent

   $ 239.7       $ 266.0   

Unrecognized tax benefits

     65.1         55.1   

Asset retirement obligations

     47.7         43.4   

Other

     22.6         25.1   
                 

Total other long term liabilities

   $ 375.1       $ 389.6   
                 
Leases (Tables)

Fiscal Year Ended

   Oct 3, 2010      Sep 27, 2009      Sep 28, 2008  

Minimum rentals

   $ 688.5       $ 690.0       $ 709.1   

Contingent rentals

     26.1         24.7         32.0   
                          

Total

   $ 714.6       $ 714.7       $ 741.1   
                          

Fiscal Year Ending

      

2011

     718.4   

2012

     670.0   

2013

     609.4   

2014

     544.0   

2015

     462.6   

Thereafter

     1,079.8   
        

Total minimum lease payments

   $ 4,084.2   
        
Shareholders' Equity (Tables)

Number of shares acquired

     11.2   

Average price per share of acquired shares

   $ 25.5   

Total cost of acquired shares

   $ 285.6   

Fiscal Year Ended

   Oct 3, 2010     Sep 27, 2009     Sep 28, 2008  

Net earnings attributable to Starbucks

   $ 945.6      $ 390.8      $ 315.5   

Unrealized holding gains/(losses) on available-for-sale securities, net of tax (provision)/benefit of $0.1, $(1.9) and $2.4, respectively

     (0.2     3.3        (4.0

Unrealized holding gains/(losses) on cash flow hedging instruments, net of tax (provision)/benefit of $6.6, $(2.4) and $(0.4), respectively

     (11.3     4.0        0.7   

Unrealized holding losses on net investment hedging instruments, net of tax benefit of $4.0, $4.0 and $0.6, respectively

     (6.8     (6.8     (0.9

Reclassification adjustment for net losses realized in net earnings for cash flow hedges, net of tax benefit of $0.8, $0.8 and $3.0, respectively

     1.3        1.3        5.0   
                        

Net unrealized gain/(loss)

     (17.0     1.8        0.8   

Translation adjustment, net of tax (provision)/benefit of $(3.2), $6.0 and $0.3, respectively

     8.8        15.2        (7.0
                        

Total comprehensive income

   $ 937.4      $ 407.8      $ 309.3   
                        

Fiscal Year Ended

   Oct 3, 2010     Sep 27, 2009  

Net unrealized gains/(losses) on available-for-sale securities

   $ (0.9   $ (0.8

Net unrealized gains/(losses) on hedging instruments

     (40.5     (23.7

Translation adjustment

     98.6        89.9   
                

Accumulated other comprehensive income

   $ 57.2      $ 65.4   
                
Employee Stock and Benefit Plans (Tables)

Fiscal Year Ended

   Oct 3, 2010      Sep 27, 2009      Sep 28, 2008  

Options

   $ 76.8       $ 61.6       $ 57.6   

RSUs

     36.8         16.6         5.6   

ESPP

     0.0         5.0         11.8   
                          

Total stock-based compensation expense on the consolidated statements of earnings

   $ 113.6       $ 83.2       $ 75.0   
                          

Total related tax benefit

   $ 40.6       $ 29.3       $ 24.0   

Stock-based compensation capitalized in the respective fiscal year — included in net property, plant and equipment and inventories on the consolidated balance sheets

   $ 1.9       $ 1.3       $ 1.9   
     Employee Stock Options
Granted During the Period
 

Fiscal Year Ended

   2010     2009     2008  

Expected term (in years)

     4.7        4.9        4.7   

Expected stock price volatility

     43.0     44.5     29.3

Risk-free interest rate

     2.1     2.2     3.4

Expected dividend yield

     0.1     0.0     0.0

Weighted average grant price

   $ 22.28      $ 8.97      $ 22.11   

Estimated fair value per option granted

   $ 8.50      $ 3.61      $ 6.85   
     Shares
Subject to
Options
     Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price

per Share
     Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Life (Years)
     Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value
 

Outstanding, September 30, 2007

     65.5       $ 20.97         6.2       $ 507.5   

Granted

     15.4         22.11         

Exercised

     (6.6      10.71         

Expired/forfeited

     (11.3      28.49         
                 

Outstanding, September 28, 2008

     63.0         20.96         5.7         114.9   

Granted

     30.9         8.97         

Granted under option exchange program

     4.7         14.92         

Exercised

     (7.2      7.31         

Expired/forfeited

     (13.5      18.99         

Cancelled under option exchange program

     (14.3      29.34         
                 

Outstanding, September 27, 2009

     63.6         14.75         6.7         442.4   

Granted

     14.9         22.28         

Exercised

     (9.6      11.94         

Expired/forfeited

     (8.2      18.73         
                 

Outstanding, October 3, 2010

     60.7         16.52         6.6         611.3   
                 

Exercisable, October 3, 2010

     27.3         17.48         4.6         264.1   

Vested and expected to vest, October 3, 2010

     55.8         16.53         6.5         564.7   
     Number
of
Shares
     Weighted
Average
Grant Date
Fair Value
per Share
     Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Life (Years)
     Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value
 

Nonvested, September 30, 2007

     0.2       $ 27.83         3.0       $ 4.7   

Granted

     2.0         16.43         

Vested

     0.0         0.00         

Forfeited/Cancelled

     (0.2      17.27         
                 

Nonvested, September 28, 2008

     2.0         17.36         2.5         30.5   

Granted

     3.3         8.78         

Vested

     0.0         0.00         

Forfeited/Cancelled

     (0.9      13.94         
                 

Nonvested, September 27, 2009

     4.4         11.55         1.6         88.2   

Granted

     2.3         22.27         

Vested

     (0.7      16.35         

Forfeited/Cancelled

     (0.6      12.27         
                 

Nonvested, October 3, 2010

     5.4         13.55         1.1         140.8   
                 
Income Taxes (Tables)

Fiscal Year Ended

   Oct 3, 2010     Sep 27, 2009     Sep 28, 2008  

Current taxes:

      

Federal

   $ 457.5      $ 165.3      $ 180.4   

State

     79.6        35.0        34.3   

Foreign

     38.3        26.3        40.4   

Deferred taxes, net

     (86.7     (58.2     (111.1
                        

Total

   $ 488.7      $ 168.4      $ 144.0   
                        

Fiscal Year Ended

   Oct 3, 2010     Sep 27, 2009     Sep 28, 2008  

Statutory rate

     35.0     35.0     35.0

State income taxes, net of federal income tax benefit

     2.5     2.6     2.8

Foreign earnings taxed at lower rates

     -2.5     -2.3     -3.6

Domestic production activity deduction

     -0.9     -2.3     -2.6

Credit resulting from employment audit

     0.0     -2.0     0.0

Other, net

     -0.1     -0.9     -0.3
                        

Effective tax rate

     34.0     30.1     31.3
                        
     Oct 3, 2010     Sep 27, 2009  

Deferred tax assets:

    

Property, plant and equipment

   $ 32.6      $ 0.0   

Accrued occupancy costs

     55.2        51.5   

Accrued compensation and related costs

     100.8        70.1   

Other accrued expenses

     25.0        24.5   

Asset retirement obligation asset

     14.9        13.9   

Deferred revenue

     58.4        39.3   

Asset impairments

     94.8        99.7   

Tax credits

     41.0        61.4   

Stock based compensation

     115.9        96.6   

Net operating losses

     43.7        20.1   

Other

     50.6        36.0   
                

Total

   $ 632.9      $ 513.1   

Valuation allowance

     (88.1     (20.3
                

Total deferred tax asset, net of valuation allowance

   $ 544.8      $ 492.8   

Deferred tax liabilities:

    

Property, plant and equipment

     (26.2     (45.6

Other

     (19.1     (25.4
                

Total

     (45.3     (71.0
                

Net deferred tax asset

   $ 499.5      $ 421.8   
                

Reported as:

    

Current deferred income tax asset

   $ 304.2      $ 286.6   

Long-term deferred income tax asset (included in Other assets)

     195.3        135.2   
                

Net deferred tax asset

   $ 499.5      $ 421.8   
                
     Oct 3, 2010     Sep 27, 2009     Sep 28, 2008  

Beginning balance

   $ 49.1      $ 52.6      $ 58.3   

Increase related to prior year tax positions

     35.0        4.2        64.9   

Decrease related to prior year tax positions

     (21.4     (11.6     (37.2

Increase related to current year tax positions

     14.1        8.4        17.0   

Decrease related to current year tax positions

     (8.1     (0.9     (5.4

Decreases related to settlements with taxing authorities

     0.0        (3.0     (11.1

Decreases related to lapsing of statute of limitations

     (0.3     (0.6     (33.9
                        

Ending balance

   $ 68.4      $ 49.1      $ 52.6   
                        
Earnings per Share (Tables)
Net earnings per common share, basic and diluted

Fiscal Year Ended

   Oct 3, 2010      Sep 27, 2009      Sep 28, 2008  

Net earnings attributable to Starbucks

   $ 945.6       $ 390.8       $ 315.5   

Weighted average common shares and common stock units outstanding (for basic calculation)

     744.4         738.7         731.5   

Dilutive effect of outstanding common stock options and RSUs

     19.8         7.2         10.2   
                          

Weighted average common and common equivalent shares outstanding (for diluted calculation)

     764.2         745.9         741.7   
                          

EPS — basic

   $ 1.27       $ 0.53       $ 0.43   

EPS — diluted

   $ 1.24       $ 0.52       $ 0.43   
Acquisitions (Tables)
Impact on shareholders' equity of acquisition of minority interest holder

Fiscal Year Ended

   Oct 3, 2010     Sep 27, 2009      Sep 28, 2008  

Net earnings attributable to Starbucks

   $ 945.6      $ 390.8       $ 315.5   

Transfers (to) from the noncontrolling interest:

       

Decrease in additional paid-in capital for purchase of 50% interest in subsidiary

     (26.8     0.0         0.0   
                         

Change from net earnings attributable to Starbucks and transfers to noncontrolling interest

   $ 918.8      $ 390.8       $ 315.5   
                         
Segment Reporting (Tables)

Fiscal Year Ended

   Oct 3, 2010     Sep 27, 2009     Sep 28, 2008  

Beverage

   $ 6,750.3         63   $ 6,238.4         64   $ 6,663.3         64

Food

     1,878.7         18     1,680.2         17     1,511.7         15

Whole bean and soluble coffees

     1,131.3         10     965.2         10     987.8         9

Other(1)

     947.1         9     890.8         9     1,220.2         12
                                                   

Total

   $ 10,707.4         100   $ 9,774.6         100   $ 10,383.0         100
                                 

 

(1)

Other includes royalty and licensing revenues, beverage-related accessories and equipment revenues.

Fiscal Year Ended

   Oct 3, 2010      Sep 27, 2009      Sep 28, 2008  

Net revenues from external customers:

        

United States

   $ 8,335.4       $ 7,787.7       $ 8,227.0   

Other countries

     2,372.0         1,986.9         2,156.0   
                          

Total

   $ 10,707.4       $ 9,774.6       $ 10,383.0   
                          
     Oct 3, 2010      Sep 27, 2009      Sep 28, 2008  

Long-lived assets:

        

United States

   $ 2,807.9       $ 2,776.7       $ 3,099.9   

Other countries

     821.6         764.3         824.8   
                          

Total

   $ 3,629.5       $ 3,541.0       $ 3,924.7   
                          
     United States     International      CPG      Other     Total  

Fiscal 2010:

            

Total net revenues

   $ 7,560.4      $ 2,288.8       $ 707.4       $ 150.8      $ 10,707.4   

Depreciation and amortization

     350.7        108.6         3.7         47.4        510.4   

Income (loss) from equity investees

     0.0        80.8         70.6         (3.3     148.1   

Operating income/(loss)

     1,291.1        225.2         261.4         (358.3     1,419.4   

Total assets

     1,482.9        1,272.8         54.1         3,576.1        6,385.9   

Fiscal 2009:

            

Total net revenues

   $ 7,061.7      $ 1,914.3       $ 674.4       $ 124.2      $ 9,774.6   

Depreciation and amortization

     377.9        102.2         4.8         49.8        534.7   

Income from equity investees

     0.5        53.6         67.8         0.0        121.9   

Operating income/(loss)

     530.1        91.2         281.8         (341.1     562.0   

Total assets

     1,640.8        1,071.3         71.1         2,793.6        5,576.8   

Fiscal 2008:

            

Total net revenues

   $ 7,491.2      $ 2,099.6       $ 680.9       $ 111.3      $ 10,383.0   

Depreciation and amortization

     395.1        108.6         5.4         40.2        549.3   

Income (loss) from equity investees

     (1.3     54.2         60.7         0.0        113.6   

Operating income/(loss)

     454.0        108.8         269.9         (328.8     503.9   

Total assets

     1,956.9        1,066.0         54.6         2,595.1        5,672.6   

Fiscal Year Ended

   Oct 3, 2010     Sep 27, 2009     Sep 28, 2008  

Operating income

   $ 1,419.4      $ 562.0      $ 503.9   

Interest income and other, net

     50.3        37.0        5.2   

Interest expense

     (32.7     (39.1     (53.4
                        

Earnings before income taxes

   $ 1,437.0      $ 559.9      $ 455.7   
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Year Ended
Oct. 03, 2010
Year Ended
Sep. 27, 2009
Year Ended
Sep. 28, 2008
Allowance for doubtful accounts
$ 3 
$ 5 
$ 5 
Inventory reserves
18 
21 
26 
Leasehold improvements related lease life, years
10 
 
 
Net impairment and disposition losses
68 
224 
325 
Impairment and disposition loss
 
129 
202 
Income recognized on unredeemed stored value card balances
31 
26 
14 
Advertising expenses
176 
126 
129 
Capitalized advertising costs
 
Net ARO asset included in property, plant and equipment
14 
15 
 
Net ARO liability included in other long-term liabilities
48 
43 
 
Other Intangible Assets [Member]
 
 
 
Impairment of intangible assets
$ 0 
$ 0 
$ 0 
Building [Member]
 
 
 
Minimum estimated useful life of property, plant and equipment, years
30 
 
 
Maximum estimated useful life of property, plant and equipment, years
40 
 
 
Equipment [Member]
 
 
 
Minimum estimated useful life of property, plant and equipment, years
 
 
Maximum estimated useful life of property, plant and equipment, years
 
 
Restructuring Charges (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Year Ended
Oct. 03, 2010
Year Ended
Sep. 27, 2009
Year Ended
Sep. 28, 2008
Number of stores closed globally due to portfolio rationalization
918 
 
 
Costs incurred and charged to expense during the period
$ 53 
$ 332 
$ 267 
Cumulative costs incurred to date
652 
 
 
Accrued liability, beginning balance
104 
53 
 
Costs incurred excluding non-cash charges
53 1
212 1
 
Cash payments
(68)
(161)
 
Accrued liability, ending balance
89 2
104 
53 
International [Member]
 
 
 
Costs incurred and charged to expense during the period
26 
27 
19 
Cumulative costs incurred to date
72 
 
 
US [Member]
 
 
 
Costs incurred and charged to expense during the period
27 
246 
211 
Cumulative costs incurred to date
484 
 
 
Other [Member]
 
 
 
Costs incurred and charged to expense during the period
59 
37 
Cumulative costs incurred to date
96 
 
 
Employee Termination Costs [Member]
 
 
 
Costs incurred and charged to expense during the period
(0)
19 
18 
Cumulative costs incurred to date
36 
 
 
Accrued liability, beginning balance
 
Costs incurred excluding non-cash charges
(0)1
19 1
 
Cash payments
(1)
(23)
 
Accrued liability, ending balance
2
Lease Exit and Other Related Costs [Member]
 
 
 
Costs incurred and charged to expense during the period
53 
184 
48 
Cumulative costs incurred to date
285 
 
 
Accrued liability, beginning balance
103 
48 
 
Costs incurred excluding non-cash charges
54 1
193 1
 
Cash payments
(67)
(138)
 
Accrued liability, ending balance
89 2
103 
48 
Assets impairment [Member]
 
 
 
Costs incurred and charged to expense during the period
129 
202 
Cumulative costs incurred to date
331 
 
 
Investments (Details) (USD $)
In Millions
Year Ended
Oct. 03, 2010
Year Ended
Sep. 27, 2009
Year Ended
Sep. 28, 2008
Proceeds from sales of available-for-sale securities
$ 1 
$ 5 
$ 76 
Long-term available-for-sale securities
192 
71 
 
Contractual maturities of auction rate securities, minimum (in years)
20 
 
 
Contractual maturities of auction rate securities, maximum (in years)
35 
 
 
Par value for ARS being fully called
 
 
Par value for ARS being partially called
 
 
Maturity date of long term investments except for ARS (in years)
 
 
Deferred compensation liability
83 
68 
 
Changes in net unrealized holding gains/losses in the trading portfolio, net loss
(5)
 
Short-term investments [Member]
 
 
 
Gross unrealized holding gains
 
 
Total short-term investments, fair value
286 
66 
 
Total short-term investments, amortized cost
295 
80 
 
Short-term investments [Member] | Trading Securities [Member]
 
 
 
Trading securities, amortized cost
59 
59 
 
Trading securities, fair value
49 
45 
 
Short-term investments [Member] | Corporate debt securities [Member]
 
 
 
Available-for-sale securities, amortized cost
15 
 
Gross unrealized holding gains
 
Gross unrealized holding losses
 
Fair value
15 
 
Short-term investments [Member] | Government treasury securities [Member]
 
 
 
Available-for-sale securities, amortized cost
191 
19 
 
Gross unrealized holding gains
 
Gross unrealized holding losses
 
Fair value
191 
19 
 
Short-term investments [Member] | State, Local Government Obligations [Member]
 
 
 
Available-for-sale securities, amortized cost
 
 
Gross unrealized holding gains
 
 
Gross unrealized holding losses
 
 
Fair value
 
 
Short-term investments [Member] | Agency obligations
 
 
 
Available-for-sale securities, amortized cost
30 
 
 
Gross unrealized holding gains
 
 
Gross unrealized holding losses
 
 
Fair value
30 
 
 
Long-term investments [Member]
 
 
 
Gross unrealized holding gains
 
Gross unrealized holding losses
(4)
(2)
 
Total long-term investments, fair value
192 
71 
 
Total long-term investments, amortized cost
193 
73 
 
Long-term investments [Member] | Corporate debt securities [Member]
 
 
 
Available-for-sale securities, amortized cost
121 
15 
 
Gross unrealized holding gains
 
Gross unrealized holding losses
 
Fair value
124 
16 
 
Long-term investments [Member] | State, Local Government Obligations [Member]
 
 
 
Available-for-sale securities, amortized cost
45 
58 
 
Gross unrealized holding gains
 
Gross unrealized holding losses
(4)
(2)
 
Fair value
41 
56 
 
Long-term investments [Member] | Agency obligations
 
 
 
Available-for-sale securities, amortized cost
27 
 
 
Gross unrealized holding gains
 
 
Gross unrealized holding losses
 
 
Fair value
27 
 
 
Auction Rate Securities [Member]
 
 
 
Investment in auction rate securities
41 
56 
 
Derivative Financial Instruments (Details)
In Millions
Oct. 03, 2010
Oct. 03, 2010
Sep. 27, 2009
Oct. 03, 2010
Sep. 27, 2009
Oct. 03, 2010
Sep. 27, 2009
Oct. 03, 2010
Sep. 27, 2009
Oct. 03, 2010
Sep. 27, 2009
Oct. 03, 2010
Sep. 27, 2009
Oct. 03, 2010
Sep. 27, 2009
Oct. 03, 2010
Sep. 27, 2009
Year Ended
Oct. 03, 2010
Year Ended
Sep. 27, 2009
Year Ended
Oct. 03, 2010
Year Ended
Sep. 27, 2009
Year Ended
Oct. 03, 2010
Year Ended
Sep. 27, 2009
Outstanding contracts expire in (months)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash flow hedges
 
11 
14 1
1
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net investment hedges
 
27 1
20 1
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other Derivatives
 
10 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Amount of derivative losses that will be dedesignated within 12 months
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gain/(Loss) recognized in earnings
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(6)
(0)
22 
Gain/(Loss) recognized in OCI
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(21)
(11)
(11)
 
 
Notional amounts of outstanding derivatives contracts
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
593 
708 
20 
25 
 
 
 
 
 
 
36
30
Fair Value Measurements (Details) (USD $)
In Millions
Year Ended
Oct. 03, 2010
Year Ended
Sep. 27, 2009
Trading securities
$ 49 
$ 45 
Available-for-sale securities
428 
93 
Derivatives, assets
13 
Total
478 
151 
Derivatives, liabilities
35 
33 
Beginning balance of ARS
56 
60 
Total (increase)/decrease in unrealized losses included in other comprehensive income
(2)
Realized losses recognized in net earnings
(0)
Calls
(12)
(8)
Transfers in (out) of Level 3
(1)
Ending balance of ARS
41 
56 
6.25% Senior notes
550 
 
Interest rate on Senior Note
0.0625 
 
Fair value of Senior Notes
637 
591 
Property, plant and equipment [Member]
 
 
Carrying value before adjustment of assets measured on a non-recurring basis
27 1
 
Fair value adjustment of assets measured on a non-recurring basis
(22)1
 
Carrying value after adjustment of assets measured on a non-recurring basis
1
 
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)
 
 
Trading securities
49 
45 
Available-for-sale securities
191 
19 
Derivatives, assets
Total
240 
64 
Derivatives, liabilities
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)
 
 
Trading securities
Available-for-sale securities
196 
18 
Derivatives, assets
13 
Total
196 
31 
Derivatives, liabilities
35 
33 
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
 
 
Trading securities
Available-for-sale securities
41 
56 
Derivatives, assets
Total
41 
56 
Derivatives, liabilities
$ 0 
$ 0 
Inventories (Details) (USD $)
In Millions
Oct. 03, 2010
Sep. 27, 2009
Inventories
 
 
Unroasted
$ 238 
$ 382 
Roasted
95 
77 
Other merchandise held for sale
116 
116 
Packaging and other supplies
94 
91 
Total
543 
665 
Amount of coffee committed to be purchased under fixed-price contracts
156 
 
Amount of coffee committed to be purchased under price-to-be-fixed-price contracts
401 
 
Equity and Cost Investments (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions
Year Ended
Oct. 03, 2010
Year Ended
Sep. 27, 2009
Year Ended
Sep. 28, 2008
Ownership interest in equity investees
0.5 
 
 
Revenues generated from related parties, net of eliminations
$ 126 
$ 125 
$ 128 
Related costs of sales, net of eliminations
65 
65 
66 
Accounts receivable from equity investees
31 
38 
 
Investment of equity interests
33 
 
 
Significant impairments, cost-method
Equity method investments
308 
313 
 
Starbucks Coffee Japan, Ltd. [Member]
 
 
 
Ownership interest in equity investees
0.399 
 
 
Equity method investment, quoted market value
286 
 
 
Equity method investments
154 
 
 
The North America Coffee Partnership [Member]
 
 
 
Ownership interest in equity investees
0.5 
 
 
Equity and Cost Investments (Equity and cost investments) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions
Oct. 03, 2010
Sep. 27, 2009
Equity and Cost Investments
 
 
Equity method investments
$ 308 
$ 313 
Cost method investments
33 
39 
Total
$ 342 
$ 352 
Equity and Cost Investments (Financial position of equity method investments) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions
Oct. 03, 2010
Sep. 27, 2009
Equity and Cost Investments
 
 
Current assets
$ 390 
$ 316 
Noncurrent assets
570 
658 
Current liabilities
261 
292 
Noncurrent liabilities
$ 71 
$ 77 
Equity and Cost Investments (Results of operations of equity method investments) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions
Year Ended
Oct. 03, 2010
Year Ended
Sep. 27, 2009
Year Ended
Sep. 28, 2008
Equity and Cost Investments
 
 
 
Net revenues
$ 2,128 
$ 2,100 
$ 1,961 
Operating income
245 
193 
171 
Net earnings
$ 205 
$ 156 
$ 137 
Property, Plant and Equipment (Details) (USD $)
In Millions
Oct. 03, 2010
Sep. 27, 2009
Property, Plant and Equipment
 
 
Land
$ 58 
$ 58 
Buildings
266 
232 
Leasehold improvements
3,436 
3,349 
Store equipment
1,048 
1,073 
Roasting equipment
291 
283 
Furniture, fixtures and other
618 
587 
Work in progress
174 
119 
Property, plant and equipment, gross
5,889 
5,701 
Less accumulated depreciation
(3,472)
(3,165)
Property, plant and equipment, net
$ 2,417 
$ 2,536 
Other Intangible Assets and Goodwill (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions
Year Ended
Oct. 03, 2010
Year Ended
Sep. 27, 2009
Year Ended
Sep. 28, 2008
Other Intangible Assets and Goodwill
 
 
 
Amortization expense for definite-lived intangibles
$ 1 
$ 2 
$ 2 
Estimated amortization expense
 
 
Estimated amortization expense past 2015
 
 
Other Intangible Assets and Goodwill (Other intangible assets) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions
Year Ended
Oct. 03, 2010
Year Ended
Sep. 27, 2009
Other Intangible Assets and Goodwill
 
 
Indefinite-lived intangibles
$ 64 
$ 61 
Definite-lived intangibles
16 
15 
Accumulated amortization
(9)
(8)
Definite-lived intangibles, net
Total other intangible assets
$ 71 
$ 68 
Definite-lived intangibles approximate remaining weighted average useful life in years
Other Intangible Assets and Goodwill (Goodwill by segment) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions
Year Ended
Oct. 03, 2010
Year Ended
Sep. 27, 2009
Sep. 28, 2008
Goodwill prior to impairment
$ 271 
$ 266 
$ 267 
Accumulated impairment charges
(9)
(7)
Goodwill, net of accumulated impairment charges
259 
267 
 
Acquisitions
 
Purchase price adjustment of previous acquisitions
(1)
 
Impairment
(2)
(7)
 
Foreign currency fluctuations
 
Goodwill ending balance
262 
259 
 
Other [Member]
 
 
 
Goodwill prior to impairment
40 
40 
40 
Accumulated impairment charges
Goodwill, net of accumulated impairment charges
40 
40 
 
Acquisitions
 
Purchase price adjustment of previous acquisitions
 
Impairment
 
Foreign currency fluctuations
 
Goodwill ending balance
40 
40 
 
United States [Member]
 
 
 
Goodwill prior to impairment
110 
109 
109 
Accumulated impairment charges
(7)
(7)
Goodwill, net of accumulated impairment charges
102 
109 
 
Acquisitions
 
Purchase price adjustment of previous acquisitions
 
Impairment
(7)
 
Foreign currency fluctuations
 
Goodwill ending balance
103 
102 
 
International [Member]
 
 
 
Goodwill prior to impairment
121 
117 
117 
Accumulated impairment charges
(2)
Goodwill, net of accumulated impairment charges
117 
117 
 
Acquisitions
 
Purchase price adjustment of previous acquisitions
(1)
 
Impairment
(2)
 
Foreign currency fluctuations
 
Goodwill ending balance
119 
117 
 
Debt (Narrative) (Details)
Nov. 30, 2010
Year Ended
Oct. 03, 2010
Year Ended
Sep. 27, 2009
Year Ended
Sep. 28, 2008
Revolving credit facility
 
1,000,000,000 
 
 
New revolving credit facility
500,000,000 
 
 
 
Amount of credit facility available for issuances of letters of credit
100,000,000 
 
 
 
Maturity date of credit facility
November 2014 
 
 
 
Interest of new credit facility
 
 
 
Maximum increase in commitment amount allowable under the credit facility
500,000,000 
 
 
 
Maximum allowable aggregate amount outstanding under Commercial Paper Program
500,000,000 
 
 
 
Maximum allowable maturity period of credit under Commercial Paper Program
397 days 
 
 
 
Combined borrowing limit of Commercial Paper Program and credit facility
500,000,000 
 
 
 
Letters of credit outstanding
 
15,000,000 
14,000,000 
 
Interest expense, net of interest capitalized
 
32,700,000 
39,100,000 
53,400,000 
Interest capitalized
 
4,900,000 
2,900,000 
7,200,000 
6.25% Senior Notes due August 2017 [Member]
 
 
 
 
Issue date of credit facility
 
August 2007 
 
 
Maturity date of credit facility
 
August 2017 
 
 
Carrying amount
 
550,000,000 
 
 
Interest rate
 
0.0625 
 
 
1.50% over LIBOR
Debt (Debt information) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions
Oct. 03, 2010
Sep. 27, 2009
Current portion of long-term debt
$ 0 
$ 0 
6.25% Senior Notes (10-year, due Aug 2017)
549 
549 
Other long-term debt
Long-term debt
549 
549 
Total debt
$ 549 
$ 550 
6.25% Senior Notes due August 2017 [Member]
 
 
Interest rate
0.0625 
 
Maturity date of credit facility
August 2017 
 
Term of long-term debt
10 
 
Other Accrued Liabilities and Other Long-term Liabilities (Details) (USD $)
In Millions
Oct. 03, 2010
Sep. 27, 2009
Other Accrued Liabilities and Other Long-term Liabilities
 
 
Accrued dividend payable
$ 97 
$ 0 
Other
166 
148 
Total other accrued liabilities
263 
148 
Deferred rent
240 
266 
Unrecognized tax benefits
65 
55 
Asset retirement obligations
48 
43 
Other
23 
25 
Total other long-term liabiltiies
$ 375 
$ 390 
Leases (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions
Year Ended
Oct. 03, 2010
Year Ended
Sep. 27, 2009
Year Ended
Sep. 28, 2008
Leases
 
 
 
Sublease income recognized
$ 11 
$ 7 
$ 4 
Capital lease obligations
 
Maturity of capital lease obligations (Years)
2014 
 
 
Leases (Rental expense under operating lease agreements) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions
Year Ended
Oct. 03, 2010
Year Ended
Sep. 27, 2009
Year Ended
Sep. 28, 2008
Leases
 
 
 
Minimum rentals
$ 689 
$ 690 
$ 709 
Contingent rentals
26 
25 
32 
Total
$ 715 
$ 715 
$ 741 
Leases (Minimum future rental payments under non-cancelable operating leases) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions
Oct. 03, 2010
Leases
 
2011
$ 718 
2012
670 
2013
609 
2014
544 
2015
463 
Thereafter
1,080 
Total minimum lease payments
$ 4,084 
Shareholders' Equity (Narrative) (Details)
In Millions, except Per Share data
Nov. 15, 2010
Aug. 20, 2010
Apr. 23, 2010
3 Months Ended
Oct. 03, 2010
Year Ended
Oct. 03, 2010
Year Ended
Sep. 27, 2009
Shareholders' Equity [Abstract]
 
 
 
 
 
 
Authorized shares of common stock
 
 
 
1,200 
1,200 
1,200 
Par value of common stock
 
 
 
0.001 
0.001 
0.001 
Authorized shares of preferred stock
 
 
 
 
Outstanding shares of preferred stock
 
 
 
 
Share repurchased
 
 
 
 
 
Shares available for repurchase
 
 
 
 
Cash dividend paid per share
 
0.13 
0.10 
 
 
 
Cash dividends declared per share
 
 
 
0.13 
0.36 
10
10.1
Shareholders' Equity (Share repurchase activity) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, except Per Share data
Year Ended
Oct. 03, 2010
Shareholders' Equity [Abstract]
 
Number of shares acquired
11 
Average price per share of acquired shares
$ 25.5 
Total cost of acquired shares
$ 286 
Shareholders' Equity (Components of accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions
Oct. 03, 2010
Sep. 27, 2009
Net unrealized gains / (losses) on available-for-sale securities
$ (1)
$ (1)
Net unrealized gains / (losses) on hedging instruments
(41)
(24)
Accumulated other comprehensive income
57 
65 
Translation Adjustment [Member]
 
 
Translation adjustment
99 
90 
Translation adjustment, tax
$ (4)
$ (1)
Employee Stock and Benefit Plans (Narrative) (Details)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Year Ended
Oct. 03, 2010
Year Ended
Sep. 27, 2009
Year Ended
Sep. 28, 2008
Common stock available for issuance pursuant to future equity-based compensation awards
27,900,000 
 
 
Amount of time for options to expire
10 
 
 
Total unrecognized stock-based compensation expense, net of estimated forfeitures
70 
 
 
Weighted average recognition period for total unrecognized stock-based compensation expense (in years)
2.7 
 
 
Total intrinsic value of stock options exercised
118 
44 
50 
Total fair value of options vested
108 
75 
99 
Number of shares issued under ESPP plans
800,000 
 
 
Minimum deferral period
 
 
Shares deferred under the terms of the deferred stock plan
3,400,000 
3,400,000 
 
Matching contributions to all US and non-US defined contribution plans
24 
20 
25 
Restricted stock units ("RSUs") [Member]
 
 
 
Total unrecognized stock-based compensation expense, net of estimated forfeitures
44 
 
 
Weighted average recognition period for total unrecognized stock-based compensation expense (in years)
 
 
ESPP [Member]
 
 
 
Common shares available for issuance under ESPP plans
9,000,000 
 
 
Percentage of earnings contributed by employees to employee stock purchase plans
0.1 
 
 
Employee purchase price, percentage of fair market value of stock
0.95 
 
 
Employee Stock and Benefit Plans (Stock based compensation expense recognized in consolidated financial statements) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions
Year Ended
Oct. 03, 2010
Year Ended
Sep. 27, 2009
Year Ended
Sep. 28, 2008
Stock-based compensation
$ 114 
$ 83 
$ 75 
Total related tax benefit
41 
29 
24 
Stock-based compensation capitalized in the respective fiscal year - included in net property, plant, and equipment and inventories on the consolidated balance sheets
Options [Member]
 
 
 
Stock-based compensation
77 
62 
58 
Restricted stock units ("RSUs") [Member]
 
 
 
Stock-based compensation
37 
17 
ESPP [Member]
 
 
 
Stock-based compensation
$ 0 
$ 5 
$ 12 
Employee Stock and Benefit Plans (Fair value of stock option awards) (Details) (USD $)
Year Ended
Oct. 03, 2010
Year Ended
Sep. 27, 2009
Year Ended
Sep. 28, 2008
Expected term (in years)
4.7 
4.9 
4.7 
Expected stock price volatility
0.43 
0.445 
0.293 
Risk-free interest rate
0.021 
0.022 
0.034 
Expected dividend yield
0.001 
Weighted average grant price
$ 22.28 
$ 8.97 
$ 22.11 
Estimated fair value per option granted
$ 8.50 
$ 3.61 
$ 6.85 
Employee Stock and Benefit Plans (Stock option transactions) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified
Year Ended
Oct. 03, 2010
Year Ended
Sep. 27, 2009
Year Ended
Sep. 28, 2008
Year Ended
Sep. 30, 2007
Shares Subject to Options
 
 
 
 
Outstanding, options
60,700,000 
63,600,000 
63,000,000 
65,500,000 
Granted, options
14,900,000 
30,900,000 
15,400,000 
 
Options granted under option exchange program
 
4,700,000 
 
 
Exercised, options
(9,600,000)
(7,200,000)
(6,600,000)
 
Expired / forfeited, options
(8,200,000)
(13,500,000)
(11,300,000)
 
Options cancelled under option exchange program
 
(14,300,000)
 
 
Exercisable, options
27,300,000 
 
 
 
Vested and expected to vest options
55,800,000 
 
 
 
Weighted Average Exercise Price per Share
 
 
 
 
Weighted average exercise price per share, options outstanding
$ 16.52 
$ 14.75 
$ 20.96 
$ 20.97 
Weighted average exercise price per share, options granted
22.28 
8.97 
22.11 
 
Weighted average exercise price per share, options granted under option exchange program
 
14.92 
 
 
Weighted average exercise price per share, options exercised
11.94 
7.31 
10.71 
 
Weighted average exercise price per share, options expired/forfeited
18.73 
18.99 
28.49 
 
Weighted average exercise price per share, options cancelled under option exchange program
 
29.34 
 
 
Weighted average exercise price per share, options exercisable
17.48 
 
 
 
Weighted average exercise price per share, options vested and expected to vest
16.53 
 
 
 
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (Years)
 
 
 
 
Weighted average remaining contractual life (years), options outstanding
6.6 
6.7 
5.7 
6.2 
Weighted average remaining contractual life (years), options exercisable
4.6 
 
 
 
Weighted average remaining contractual life (years), options vested and expected to vest
6.5 
 
 
 
Aggregate Intrinsic Value
 
 
 
 
Aggregate intrinsic value, options outstanding
$ 611 
$ 442 
$ 115 
$ 508 
Aggregate intrinsic value, options exercisable
264 
 
 
 
Aggregate intrinsic value, options vested and expected to vest
565 
 
 
 
Employee Stock and Benefit Plans (RSU transactions) (Details) (Restricted stock units ("RSUs") [Member], USD $)
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified
Year Ended
Oct. 03, 2010
Year Ended
Sep. 27, 2009
Year Ended
Sep. 28, 2008
Year Ended
Sep. 30, 2007
Number of Shares
 
 
 
 
Nonvested
5,400,000 
4,400,000 
2,000,000 
200,000 
Granted
2,300,000 
3,300,000 
2,000,000 
 
Vested
(700,000)
 
Forfeited/Cancelled
(600,000)
(900,000)
(200,000)
 
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value per Share
 
 
 
 
Weighted average grant date fair value per share, nonvested
$ 13.55 
$ 11.55 
$ 17.36 
$ 27.83 
Weighted average grant date fair value per share, granted
22.27 
8.78 
16.43 
 
Weighted average grant date fair value per share, vested
16.35 
 
Weighted average grant date fair value per share, forfeited/cancelled
12.27 
13.94 
17.27 
 
RSU Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (Years)
 
 
 
 
Weighted average remaining contractual life (years)
1.1 
1.6 
2.5 
RSU Aggregate Intrinsic Value
 
 
 
 
Aggregate intrinsic value
$ 140.8 
$ 88.2 
$ 30.5 
$ 4.7 
Income Taxes (Narrative) (Details)
In Millions
Year Ended
Oct. 03, 2010
Year Ended
Sep. 27, 2009
Oct. 03, 2011
Income Taxes
 
 
 
Cumulative undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries and equity investees
646 
 
 
Net change in the total valuation allowance
68 
 
Previously unrecognized deferred tax assets and valuation allowance
40 
 
 
Foreign tax credit carryforwards
26 
 
 
Foreign tax credit carryforwards expiration dates
 
 
Capital loss carryforwards
15 
 
 
Capital loss carryforwards expiration dates
 
 
Foreign net operating losses
146 
 
 
Taxes currently payable
25 
57 
 
Gross unrecognized tax benefits
68 
49 
 
Unrecognized tax benefits affecting the effective tax rate if recognized
22 
 
 
Accrued interest and penalties
17 
10 
 
Amount of unrecognized tax benefits which may be recognized by the end of the period
 
 
10 
2014 and 2019
2014 and 2015
Income Taxes (Schedule of provision for income taxes) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions
Year Ended
Oct. 03, 2010
Year Ended
Sep. 27, 2009
Year Ended
Sep. 28, 2008
Income Taxes
 
 
 
Federal
$ 458 
$ 165 
$ 180 
State
80 
35 
34 
Foreign
38 
26 
40 
Deferred taxes, net
(87)
(58)
(111)
Total
$ 489 
$ 168 
$ 144 
Income Taxes (Schedule of reconciliation of the statutory US federal income tax rate with the effective income tax rate) (Details)
Year Ended
Oct. 03, 2010
Year Ended
Sep. 27, 2009
Year Ended
Sep. 28, 2008
Income Taxes
 
 
 
Statutory rate
0.35 
0.35 
0.35 
State income taxes, net of federal income tax benefit
0.025 
0.026 
0.028 
Foreign earnings taxed at lower rates
(0.025)
(0.023)
(0.036)
Domestic production activity deduction
(0.009)
(0.023)
(0.026)
Credit resulting from employment audit
(0.02)
Other, net
(0.001)
(0.009)
(0.003)
Effective tax rate
0.34 
0.301 
0.313 
Income Taxes (Schedule of tax effect of temporary differences and carryforwards that comprise significant portions of deferred tax assets and liabilities) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions
Oct. 03, 2010
Sep. 27, 2009
Income Taxes
 
 
Property, plant, and equipment
$ 33 
$ 0 
Accrued occupancy costs
55 
52 
Accrued compensation and related costs
101 
70 
Other accrued expenses
25 
25 
Asset retirement obligation asset
15 
14 
Deferred revenue
58 
39 
Asset impairments
95 
100 
Tax credits
41 
61 
Stock based compensation
116 
97 
Net operating losses
44 
20 
Other
51 
36 
Total
633 
513 
Valuation allowance
(88)
(20)
Total deferred tax asset, net of valuation allowance
545 
493 
Property, plant and equipment
(26)
(46)
Other
(19)
(25)
Total
(45)
(71)
Net deferred tax asset
500 
422 
Current deferred income tax asset
304 
287 
Long-term deferred income tax asset (included in Other assets)
$ 195 
$ 135 
Earnings per Share (Narrative) (Details)
In Millions
Year Ended
Oct. 03, 2010
Year Ended
Sep. 27, 2009
Year Ended
Sep. 28, 2008
Earnings per Share
 
 
 
Antidilutive options
20 
17 
40 
Earnings per Share (Net earnings per common share, basic and diluted) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, except Per Share data
Year Ended
Oct. 03, 2010
Year Ended
Sep. 27, 2009
Year Ended
Sep. 28, 2008
Earnings per Share
 
 
 
Net earnings attributable to Starbucks
$ 946 
$ 391 
$ 316 
Weighted average common shares and common stock units outstanding (for basic calculation)
744 
739 
732 
Dilutive effect of outstanding common stock options and RSUs
20 
10 
Weighted average common and common equivalent shares outstanding (for diluted calculation)
764 
746 
742 
EPS - basic
1.27 
0.53 
0.43 
EPS - diluted
$ 1.24 
$ 0.52 
$ 0.43 
Commitments and Contingencies (Details) (USD $)
In Millions
Year Ended
Oct. 03, 2010
Japanese yen-denominated bank loans (Starbucks Japan - an unconsolidated equity investee) [Member]
 
Maximum Exposure
$ 3 
Year Guarantee Expires in
Borrowings of other unconsolidated equity investees [Member]
 
Maximum Exposure
Estimated Fair Value Recorded on Balance Sheet
$ 2 
2014
Acquisitions (Narrative) (Details)
Year Ended
Oct. 03,
Oct. 03, 2010
2010
2010
Oct. 03, 2010
Oct. 03, 2010
Ownership interest in joint venture post acquisition
 
 
Ownership interest in joint venture prior to acquisition
0.5 
 
 
0.49 
0.5 
Ownership interest sold
 
0.5 
0.5 
 
 
Acquisitions (Impact on shareholders' equity) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions
Year Ended
Oct. 03, 2010
Year Ended
Sep. 27, 2009
Year Ended
Sep. 28, 2008
Acquisitions
 
 
 
Net earnings attributable to Starbucks
$ 946 
$ 391 
$ 316 
Decrease in additional paid-in capital for purchase of 50% interest in subsidiary
(27)
Change from net earnings attributable to Starbucks and transfers to noncontrolling interest
$ 919 
$ 391 
$ 316 
Segment Reporting (Narrative) (Details)
Year Ended
Oct. 03, 2010
Customer accounting for 10% or more of revenues
Canada and United Kingdom [Member]
 
Percentage of revenue from other countries
0.64 
Segment Reporting (Revenue mix by product type) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions
Year Ended
Oct. 03, 2010
Year Ended
Sep. 27, 2009
Year Ended
Sep. 28, 2008
Percentage of product revenue to total revenue
Total revenue
$ 10,707 
$ 9,775 
$ 10,383 
Beverage [Member]
 
 
 
Percentage of product revenue to total revenue
0.63 
0.64 
0.64 
Total revenue
6,750 
6,238 
6,663 
Food [Member]
 
 
 
Percentage of product revenue to total revenue
0.18 
0.17 
0.15 
Total revenue
1,879 
1,680 
1,512 
Whole bean and soluble coffees [Member]
 
 
 
Percentage of product revenue to total revenue
0.1 
0.1 
0.09 
Total revenue
1,131 
965 
988 
Other [Member]
 
 
 
Percentage of product revenue to total revenue
0.09 1
0.09 1
0.12 1
Total revenue
$ 947 1
$ 891 1
$ 1,220 1
Segment Reporting (Schedule of revenue by geographic area) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions
Year Ended
Oct. 03, 2010
Year Ended
Sep. 27, 2009
Year Ended
Sep. 28, 2008
Total revenue
$ 10,707 
$ 9,775 
$ 10,383 
United States [Member]
 
 
 
Total revenue
8,335 
7,788 
8,227 
Other countries [Member]
 
 
 
Total revenue
$ 2,372 
$ 1,987 
$ 2,156 
Segment Reporting (Schedule of assets by geographic area) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions
Oct. 03, 2010
Sep. 27, 2009
Sep. 28, 2008
Long-lived assets
$ 3,630 
$ 3,541 
$ 3,925 
United States [Member]
 
 
 
Long-lived assets
2,808 
2,777 
3,100 
Other countries [Member]
 
 
 
Long-lived assets
$ 822 
$ 764 
$ 825 
Segment Reporting (Schedule of information by operating segment) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions
Year Ended
Oct. 03, 2010
Year Ended
Sep. 27, 2009
Year Ended
Sep. 28, 2008
Company-operated retail
$ 8,964 
$ 8,180 
$ 8,772 
Licensing
1,341 
1,222 
1,172 
Foodservice and other
403 
372 
440 
Total specialty
1,744 
1,595 
1,611 
Total net revenues
10,707 
9,775 
10,383 
Depreciation and amortization
510 
535 
549 
Income (loss) from equity investees
148 
122 
114 
Operating income/(loss)
1,419 
562 
504 
Total assets
6,386 
5,577 
5,673 
International [Member]
 
 
 
Total net revenues
2,289 
1,914 
2,100 
Depreciation and amortization
109 
102 
109 
Income (loss) from equity investees
81 
54 
54 
Operating income/(loss)
225 
91 
109 
Total assets
1,273 
1,071 
1,066 
United States [Member]
 
 
 
Total net revenues
7,560 
7,062 
7,491 
Depreciation and amortization
351 
378 
395 
Income (loss) from equity investees
(1)
Operating income/(loss)
1,291 
530 
454 
Total assets
1,483 
1,641 
1,957 
Global C P G [Member]
 
 
 
Total net revenues
707 
674 
681 
Depreciation and amortization
Income (loss) from equity investees
71 
68 
61 
Operating income/(loss)
261 
282 
270 
Total assets
54 
71 
55 
Unallocated Corporate and Other [Member]
 
 
 
Total net revenues
151 
124 
111 
Depreciation and amortization
47 
50 
40 
Income (loss) from equity investees
(3)
Operating income/(loss)
(358)
(341)
(329)
Total assets
$ 3,576 
$ 2,794 
$ 2,595 
Segment Reporting (Reconciliation of the reportable segments operating income to the consolidated earnings before income taxes) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions
Year Ended
Oct. 03, 2010
Year Ended
Sep. 27, 2009
Year Ended
Sep. 28, 2008
Segment Reporting
 
 
 
Operating income
$ 1,419 
$ 562 
$ 504 
Interest income and other, net
50 
37 
Interest expense
(33)
(39)
(53)
Earnings before income taxes
$ 1,437 
$ 560 
$ 456