Starbucks at 11East is given closing date

[Deuce]

Thanks for the 411 lake. I didn't realize there was one at the landing (to which I rarely go) and I thought there were at least that many units in each of the buildings.

[Traveller]

The coffee stand in the Bank of America Tower lobby serves better tasting coffee in my opinion.  The Croatian woman who owns and runs the stand is very nice, and the scones shes bakes in the morning are as addictive as heroin.

[JeffreyS]

The  Coffee stand in BOA sells locally roasted Martin coffee.  I do not believe anyone would think Starbucks compares.

[TREE4309]

They had terrible hours anyway. Tried to go there at 8 o'clock on a Sunday night and they were closed.

haha, yeah I'm sure tons of people were lined up wanting coffee at 8pm on Sunday night, having to get up and be at work in 12 hours.

[TREE4309]

It just never made any sense to me, why they opened one so close to the one at the Landing.

Well, we are talking about Starbucks here.  They tended to do that all over the place.

[Deuce]

Subway did that too and it's a recipe for disaster (no pun intended) for a business. A lot of people who bought into a Subway franchise lost money as Subway didn't pay heed to stores being concentrated. One store would sap business from another. I think this is referred to as cannibalization.

[Seraphs]

This store will be missed by me.  I'd rather the landing location close, but I obviously that one is busier. 

[ChriswUfGator]

Why are they closing?

They're closing a lot of them because you can usually stand at one Starbucks and hit another Starbucks with a rock. 11E is no exception...2 blocks away there's a big Starbucks at the Landing. They over-saturated their market.

There is simply no need to have 2,3,4, or more Starbucks all within a few miles. The same number of people are still going to go there, the only thing they've changed is doubling, tripling, etc., their overhead. I never understood what they thought they were doing...

[ChriswUfGator]

Subway did that too and it's a recipe for disaster (no pun intended) for a business. A lot of people who bought into a Subway franchise lost money as Subway didn't pay heed to stores being concentrated. One store would sap business from another. I think this is referred to as cannibalization.

Oops, I posted before I saw your post. You're saying the same thing. Good analysis, though, I think cannibalization is exactly what the reason is for the closure.

[Ocklawaha]

Well I'll still pray for a last minute stay of sentence: Frankly I never really turned on and tuned into Starbucks until 11E, and I'm not thrilled with going to another location. Though my visits have been few lately, I'm going to miss them. Their spirit and service were excellent.

Good Bye dear friends... I wish you all the best.

Be great to see an eleventh hour appeal.

OCKLAWAHA
The old Hippie/Streetcar guy

[blizz01]

Has anything moved into this space?

[tufsu1]

Has anything moved into this space?

no

[Traveller]

Does anyone know the name and contact information of the management company for this space?  I know someone who may be interested in taking it over.  Thanks to all.

[TREE4309]

Try calling Vestcor...they'd probably know if they're not actively managing the property themselves.

[heights unknown]

Come on y'all, it's a Seattle Chain trying to make it in Jacksonville... Never happen, they don't serve

Pickled Pigs Feet
Pork Rinds
Dark sweet Southern Ice Tea
or
Krispy Kreme Donuts

Outta touch with the 5 basic Southern food groups.

OCKLAWAHA

LOL, LOL, LOL...but you're right "Ock."

"HU"