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Starbucks is closing over 400 underperforming stores across the United States.

The closures are part of a larger company initiative to improve store atmosphere and customer service.

One location on Thayer Street in Providence, Rhode Island, has already closed.

Starbucks is closing over 400 locations across the country, including at least one in Rhode Island.

On Thursday, Sept. 25, Starbucks announced their plan to close stores that underperform financially or do not provide the right physical environment for the desired atmosphere. The closures are part of the coffee chain's "Back to Starbucks" plan, an initiative led by CEO Brian Niccol in an effort to "create great coffeehouses, offer world-class customer service, and grow the business," according to a written s

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