Starbuckshas long branded itself as a community hub.
Six of those locations are in its hometown of Seattle.
AStarbucks spokespersonsaid that incidents of drug use, theft, and assault were rampant in these cafes.
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“We have to harden our stores and provide safety for our people,” he said.
But Starbucks seems to be back at the drawing board and looking for a solution.
While details are sparse, more will be revealed in the coming weeks.
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“We need to reinvent Starbucks for the future.”
