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Local Starbucks

Group 5 minus 1 — Mon, 09 Sep 2024 19:53:48 GMT

Wanted a quick cup on our way to do errands. SB doors were locked at 10:30AM. Never did find out why.

Re: Local Starbucks

On It — Mon, 09 Sep 2024 20:05:45 GMT

That is most unusual. No doubt something is awry. It could be a plumbing issue, but it seems they would have posted a note on the door. Whatever the cause, it is worrisome to close with no explanation.

Re: Local Starbucks

RedTop — Mon, 09 Sep 2024 20:33:09 GMT

Our local Starbucks has had odd hours all summer due to staffing shortages, plumbing issues, no power, no water, and 2 drivers hit the building!

Re: Local Starbucks

tansy — Mon, 09 Sep 2024 20:45:43 GMT

The franchises inside of the grocery stores do not have customers waiting like they used to. The stand alone operations are still busy.

Re: Local Starbucks

Kachina624 — Mon, 09 Sep 2024 20:58:10 GMT

It is Monday after a big weekend. I'd say insufficient staff.

Re: Local Starbucks

Group 5 minus 1 — Mon, 09 Sep 2024 21:50:46 GMT

K,I would think you are correct.

Re: Local Starbucks

Love my grandkids — Mon, 09 Sep 2024 21:53:40 GMT

@Kachina624 Maybe for stand alones? The one in my Safeway was at full staff this a.m. and busy.

Re: Local Starbucks

Kachina624 — Mon, 09 Sep 2024 22:14:47 GMT

@Love my grandkids. I've never been in a Starbucks. Didn't know they were also in stores.

Re: Local Starbucks

DrakesMomma — Mon, 09 Sep 2024 22:24:13 GMT

The small city I live in (26,000 people) is lucky enough to have two local independent coffee shops.

Re: Local Starbucks

Tori3569 — Mon, 09 Sep 2024 23:31:14 GMT

Having worked there for several years before my current job, it was most likely due to a water or flooding issue. Can't operate without running water. Could also be a severe food safety issue or some kind of pest infestation.

My husband works for Sbux now and it's doubtful they'd close now due to short staffing--very different situation than during 2020-2022.

Re: Local Starbucks

LizzieInSRQ — Tue, 10 Sep 2024 00:39:59 GMT

@Kachina624 wrote:
It is Monday after a big weekend. I'd say insufficient staff.

Why was this a big weekend?

Re: Local Starbucks

Kachina624 — Tue, 10 Sep 2024 05:22:52 GMT

@LizzieInSRQ. School started many places, lots of teams had their first football games, it got cooler many place and people are in a fall mood.