As we announced on July 1, 2008, Starbucks will close approximately 600 company-operated stores in the U.S. beginning this month and continuing through the first half of FY09.  Partners in the stores listed below have been personally notified that their store has been slated to close during this timeframe. 

In the spirit of transparency with our partners, customers and communities, we have provided the full list of stores below for general information purposes. Store partners will receive advance notice and more details from their leadership team once a specific closure date has been confirmed. After specific closure dates have been communicated to all affected partners, we will continue to update the confirmed store list at http://www.starbucks.com/aboutus/pressdesc.asp?id=880.

Full List of U.S. Store Closures
http://www.starbucks.com/aboutus/USStoreClosureInfo.pdf.

This list is provided solely for general information purposes, and does not create any obligation or commitment by Starbucks Coffee Company with respect to the closure of any particular store.  This list is based on currently available operating, financial and competitive information.  Actual store closures may differ depending on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, risks related to finalization of third party agreements, expected costs savings, income tax and other benefits associated with the store closures in the anticipated time frame, if at all.  Starbucks undertakes no obligation to notify third parties of such changes.

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