Starbucks closing in Rosemary?

Yup. Also Watercolor. Sorry to see all these nice people out of a job.

Wild Olives is going to be super crazy now! I have NEVER been in Starbucks in Rosemary where there was not 3 or more people in line!

Yup. Also Watercolor. Sorry to see all these nice people out of a job.

I'm sorry, too, but I'll take a certain delight in the look on Mr. Pod's face when I tell him. He's such a Starbucks sheep. :roll:
P.S. I only see the Rosemary Beach and Watercolor stores listed, Kurt. Is the Grayton one also closing?

I agree that locally owned is a great thing but ... if these three Starbucks are unprofitable :shock:, it appears there must be a problem with unreasonably high commercial rents along 30-A. What, logically, are the businesses that can succeed in such an environment? What will go into those spaces and thrive?

Percy, that's what I heard today but it was from someone who owns a coffee shop, not official from SB. This person also told me the Rosemary location may become a locally-owned coffee house.

Rosemary location to become a locally-owned coffee shop? I hope so. Still, the Starbucks will be missed. My family spent a lot of quality time there this summer during our stay. Bummer!

I agree that locally owned is a great thing but ... if these three Starbucks are unprofitable :shock:, it appears there must be a problem with unreasonably high commercial rents along 30-A. What, logically, are the businesses that can succeed in such an environment? What will go into those spaces and thrive?

I agree. The high rents would be hard for a locally owned business to handle -- with the seasonality to the revenue. Hopefully, the "success" of the SB will encourage someone to risk it.

Percy, that's what I heard today but it was from someone who owns a coffee shop, not official from SB. This person also told me the Rosemary location may become a locally-owned coffee house.

Hmmmmmm...a Hibiscus in Rosemary, maybe? Suhweet!

Two words: Fonville Press.

Alys Beach has the best espresso machine and breakfast biscuits this side of 30-A. In fact, I have now talked myself into a Mocha and sausage, egg, and cheese biscuit from there this morning.

See you there!

Here is the list of closing stores.

http://www.starbucks.com/aboutus/USStoreClosureInfo.pdf

The Starbucks at Grayton is owned and operated by Sandestin, it is not closing that I know of.

Not good for us. The only way I can get Cap'nCrazy to go for a long walk is because he will walk for that Starbucks reward and we always have to wait in a long, long line. Makes no sense!

sorry to hear about this. it was a nice place to work for many. and also a nice place to meet friends or grab a coffee or organic chocolate milk for the kiddo. amavida gets most of my business, but will miss these stores for many reasons.

sorry to hear about this. it was a nice place to work for many. and also a nice place to meet friends or grab a coffee or organic chocolate milk for the kiddo. amavida gets most of my business, but will miss these stores for many reasons.

it was also a great place to meet new friends and you couldn't beat the rocking chairs!

Well, heck! My niece works summers at the Rosemary Starbucks and during the school year at the Starbucks at Ocala Rd & W. Tennessee in Tallahassee, and they are BOTH on the list. Maybe I need to call her...

As TFT says, it is all about rent and payroll, not the number of people in line. I bet Starbucks gets a bump in stock price from the announcement.

As TFT says, it is all about rent and payroll, not the number of people in line. I bet Starbucks gets a bump in stock price from the announcement.

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The wife will be a little sad about this. She can't function without a NFWCM in the morning. Are they still open?

So how about a recommendation on local joints. I'm sure there are some great ones.

The wife will be a little sad about this. She can't function without a NFWCM in the morning.

No Foam Whole Milk Caramel Machiado?

Ha!

Non Fat White Chocolate Moca...

I think it will only help with 30A's uniqueness to have a local coffee company move into these spaces! Nothing against Starbuck's mind you.

The wife will be a little sad about this. She can't function without a NFWCM in the morning. Are they still open?

So how about a recommendation on local joints. I'm sure there are some great ones.

I always go into the Rosemary Starbuck's and order me a GWM to go! No, swgb it is a Grande White Mocha!!!!

Non Fat White Chocolate Moca...

Better than a GDMF! That one always makes me laugh. Care to hazzard a guess?

Better than a GDMF! That one always makes me laugh. Care to hazzard a guess?

Grande Diet Mocha Frappachino?