Q Talk

[Group 5 minus 1]

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

[On It]

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.

[RedTop]

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!  

[tansy]

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

[Kachina624]

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

[Group 5 minus 1]

K,I would think you are correct.

[Love my grandkids]

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

[Kachina624]

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

[DrakesMomma]

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

[Tori3569]

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.