Starbucks closing 16 us stores for safety issues

The company is closing 16 stores around the country because of repeated safety issue

with drug use and other disruptive behaviors that threaten staff

The coffee giant is closing approx 6 stores in its hometown of Seattle

Employees at those stores will be given the opportunity to transfer to other stores said Starbucks

Starbucks is closing 16 stores around the country because of serious safety issues

The closures are part of a larger effort to respond to staff concerns and make sure stores are safe and welcoming

Starbucks stores aren't immune from problems like rising drug use and a growing mental health crisis