Original sentence: As of May 2003, Starbucks operated more than 6,400 locations worldwide.By the time of its initial offering on the stockmarket in 1992, it had grown to 165 outlets.In April 2003 Starbucks added 150 new outlets in one day, by completing the purchase of Seattle's Best Coffee and Torrefazione Italia from AFC Enterprises.Starbucks is a giant multinational chain of gourmet coffee shops, often serving desserts and serving as a center for socializing and intellectual discussion, particularly among students and young urban professionals.Starbucks is also known for providing even part-time employees with healthcare benefits and stock options.Starbucks website.Starbucks' success in the US market has not always been replicated around the world, as it has faced stiff competition in locations where existing coffee shops and restaurants already serve a variety of high-quality coffees, and from a number of retailers which emulate Starbucks' business model (often adding a local twist).Stung by criticism of the conditions in which its coffee was grown, the company introduced a line of fair trade products, although the majority of its sales are not fair trade.This rapid proliferation of the company has been the subject of much comment and occasional parody, for instance in the Austin Powers films, The Simpsons, and South Park
Edited sentence: Also, Starbucks is known for having great employee benefits, such as part-time health benefits, and stock options.As of May 2003, there were more than 6,400 locations.At IPO in 1992, there were 165 stores.Starbucks increased its number of stores by 150 in one day with the purchase of Seattle's Best Coffee and Torrefazione Italia from AFC Enterprises in April 2003.Starbucks is a large multinational chain of gourmet coffee shops, often serving desserts and serving as a center for socializing and intellectual discussion, particularly among students and  young urban professionals.Starbucks offers 'fair trade coffee', where the customer has the opportunity to buy coffee that does not exploit poor countries.Starbucks' success has not always been replicated around the world, though--it has found the going tough in areas where coffee shops and restaurants already serve a variety of high-quality coffees.This rapid proliferation of outlets has been the subject of much comment and occasional parody, for instance in the Austin Powers films, The Simpsons, and South Park