why close 600 outlet of starbucks?

@MaeTsuen (257)
Philippines
July 11, 2008 9:32am CST
news had it already from bbc, cnn, nbc that starbucks are closing down 600 of their outlets. Why? share your opinions and also informative facts will be welcomed. =)
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risris24
@risris24 (712)
• United States
11 Jul 08
Funny you say that because where I live I have been noticing a new chain of coffee houses that look very similar to startbucks but it is called Esparks, I wonder if that has anything to do with it. However in a recent article I read on www.CNN.com it said that these 600 stores are being shut down because they are near another starbucks and it isn't profitable.
skiiierpro
@skiiierpro (2)
• United States
11 Jul 08
yeah, probably just because they are so close together....ha, some right across the street
roniroxas
@roniroxas (10560)
• Philippines
17 Jul 08
maybe they are closing the shops that are not really earning much. i saw a new starbucks near the mall here at our place so this is a puzzle to me too, thats why i think they are just closing the shops that are not making much. it is only a waste of time and a waste of money if a shop will still go on while the earning is not enough. i love starbucks drinking their coffee makes me feel good specially in a not so nice day.