Coffee lovers in the Sacramento region are facing some disappointing news as several local Starbucks outlets prepare to shut their doors. As part of a larger corporate strategy involving the closure of roughly 250 stores across North America this week, multiple locations within the capital area have been identified for permanent shutdown. While the coffee giant has remained tight lipped about the full scale of closures throughout Northern California, it is already clear that residents will lose a few of their favorite caffeine stops.
According to confirmations from KCRA 3, four specific sites are slated to end operations this Saturday. Residents in Roseville will see the loss of the store at 10441 Fairway Drive, while those in Sacramento will say goodbye to locations on Watt Avenue, Truxel Road, and Calvine Road. Though these particular addresses have been verified, a company spokesperson declined to provide an exhaustive list of every affected site in the wider coverage area, leaving many regulars wondering if their neighborhood spot is next.
To keep patrons informed, Starbucks representatives stated that any closing location will display official signage over the weekend to notify customers before they lock up for good. For the employees caught in the shuffle, the company says it intends to offer transfer opportunities to other nearby branches whenever possible or provide severance packages for those who cannot be relocated. Local news outlets continue to monitor the situation and are encouraging community members to report any additional closure signs spotted around town.