Guide Note

On July 1, 2008, Starbucks announced that it would close 600 stores across the U.S..¹

On July 17, 2008, Starbucks released the full list of stores that will be closed.²

Fast Facts

1. Total of 600 Starbucks to close in the U.S.
2. Stores will close in 44 states³
3. Approximately 12,000 employees will be affected⁴
4. State with most closures: California with 88 stores closing³
5. Florida will close 59 stores and Texas will close 57 stores⁵

1. Founded: 1971 in Seattle, Washington
2. Originally called Starbucks Coffee, Tea and Spices
3. Located internationally in 43 countries
4. CEO: Howard Schultz