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August 11, 2025

Another SBUX bites the dust

By BRIAN MILLER

SEATTLE — In downtown Seattle, before the pandemic, there must've been a dozen-plus Starbucks locations on the major avenues between the central business district and Pioneer Square. Since then, like other businesses, Starbucks has been ruthlessly closing locations that lack foot traffic — particularly in office districts.

Today, from the waterfront to the freeway, it's increasingly hard to find a green mermaid.


 
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