Starbucks Closing Popular Seattle Location

Starbucks is closing its popular location near Pike Place Market in Seattle, KOMO-TV reported Wednesday.

"As a standard course of business, we regularly evaluate our store portfolio to determine how we can best meet our community and customers' needs and ensure partners are supported in crafting beverages in a warm and welcoming environment," a company spokesperson told the news outlet. "We look forward to continuing to serve the community and visitors at our other nearby locations, including the original store at 1912 Pike Place and 1st and University."

KOMO previously reported that safety concerns were a prime issue in the area, though the coffee giant declined to say whether it was the reason for the closure.

Starbucks abruptly closed the store in August at the height of the summer tourist season.

The National Labor Relations Board last year accused Starbucks of shutting down 23 stores to suppress union-organizing activity. The U.S. Supreme Court, however, ruled in an 8-1 decision in June in favor of Starbucks.

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