Starbucks Closing New Orleans Location Amid Safety Concerns
As autumn approaches, many people are eager to get their hands on a famous pumpkin spice latte from their favorite Seattle coffee chain. However, customers in one region of New Orleans may soon be unable to obtain a cup of the famous fall beverage unless they travel to a new location. They’ll be able to get a cup of Joe from the Canal Street Starbucks until October 3. Due to security concerns, the company declared that it would permanently close that location.
Even though the coffee giant has decided to close one of its stores in the area, the company has five other outlets in the city. Other surrounding companies appear unconcerned. According to Fox Business, business owner David Rubenstein acknowledged concerns but sees no need to close.
The Downtown Development District sent a statement to WGNO saying it was sad to see Starbucks close that site but emphasized that more than half of its funding went into making the neighborhood as secure as possible.
