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Starbucks closes 36 Southern California stores
Starbucks shuts 36 Southern California locations in new wave of store closures
In brief
Starbucks shuts 36 Southern California locations in new wave of store closures Starbucks is closing 36 Southern California stores as part of a broader plan to reduce its global footprint Originally reported by Los Angeles Times.
Starbucks closes 36 stores
Starbucks confirmed 36 Southern California locations are set to close permanently.
250 global closures planned
The coffee chain will shutter 250 North American locations, representing 1% of its global store count.
Why closures happen
Starbucks says stores fail to meet customer experience or financial performance targets.
Employee support plan
Affected employees get transfer options or severance pay if relocation isn't possible.
Southern California list
The 36 locations include stores in Los Angeles, San Diego, San Bernardino and other cities.
The one thing
Starbucks is closing 36 Southern California stores as part of a broader plan to reduce its global footprint
