Starbucks closing 7 locations in San Francisco

Starbucks will close seven locations in San Francisco as the company says it is looking to adjust its portfolio of stores in the city. Six of the stores closing are in the city's downtown area, and the seventh is located on Van Ness Ave. and Bush St. on the northeastern corner of the Cathedral Hill neighborhood. The Seattle-based coffee giant said employees at all seven locations were informed of the closures on Tuesday. The Starbucks locations to close, effective on Oct. 22, are: Mission and Main Streets Geary and Taylor Streets 425 Battery Street 398 Market Street 4th and Market Streets 555 California Street Bush Street and Van Ness Avenue Starbucks did not specify the reasons for the closures, but in a letter sent yesterday to San Francisco district managers, Starbucks Regional Vice President for Northern California Jessica Borton said moves were part of an annual store portfolio evaluation that results in new store openings, existing store improvements, and some store closures.