Licensed stores are typically "non-traditional" venues like grocery stores, hospitals, airports, and university campuses.

The "Starbucks Franchise" Myth: How You Can Actually Own a Store

Starbucks does not offer traditional franchises in the United States or Canada. Unlike brands like Subway or McDonald’s, Starbucks prefers to keep "fanatical" control over its brand experience by owning and operating the vast majority of its standalone locations corporately.