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Starbucks to close tonight

By Craig Schrolucke | Tuesday, February 26, 2008, 01:00 AM

Say it ain’t so… but a call to the store on Brown Street confirmed the rumor.

In an effort to reinvigorate the brand, all 7,100 company owned Starbucks locations around the country will be closing from 5:30 to 9:00 p.m. tonight (Feb 26) for barista reeducation. After the training, the more than 135,000 employees will be ready to “share the passion” once again.

While your waiting for your re-trained barista to “pull the perfect shot,” Starbucks suggests you could use the time to:

“12,600 Seconds in Time” - 5 GREAT THINGS TO DO IN JUST 3 ½ HOURS 1. Thinking of a change in hair color? A full color with highlights takes just about 3 hours.

  1. Watch almost all of the nominated short films.

  2. When was the last time you made a home cooked meal? You can roast an 8lb -12lb turkey in 3 ½ hours.

  3. What better time to organize those closets, it’s a jump start on spring cleaning.

  4. After patiently waiting 12,601 seconds, head to Starbucks to get that espresso!

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By Katie

February 26, 2008 6:42 PM | Link to this

After finding out that the only drink I like there has a whopping 750 calories, I decided I wouldn’t go there anymore anyway.

By Katie

February 26, 2008 6:42 PM | Link to this

After finding out that the only drink I like there has a whopping 750 calories, I decided I wouldn’t go there anymore anyway.

By Bill

February 26, 2008 6:47 PM | Link to this

Hey… If I close my pizza shop for a couple hours, can I get in the news, too?

By choogsteden

February 26, 2008 7:33 PM | Link to this

no bill. just get lokie to run a three hour training session. then that will make the news.

By Bill

February 26, 2008 8:38 PM | Link to this

THAT would definitely be news if Lokie runs for three hours.

By Richard

February 28, 2008 10:56 AM | Link to this

Yes, it is indeed 750 calories, but I still have to have my ‘fix’ once a week! I think that it is interesting that a parent company has the foresight to retrain, closing durin the supper hour. I will be interested in going in and seeing for myself the difference after these 3 hours.

By choogsteden

March 2, 2008 7:40 AM | Link to this

hey bill i went to a fish fry last night and heard your name over the PA.

 

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