Las Vegas is a popular tourist destination, and with that comes the need for places to eat and drink. Starbucks is a popular chain of coffee shops, and as such, many locations are found throughout the city.
However, in recent weeks, many Starbucks locations have been closed, seemingly without any clear explanation.
Some have suggested that the closures are due to the new tax law that went into effect in December. The new law increased the tax on coffee sales by $0.
40 per cup, and as a result, many chains have been forced to close locations. Starbucks specifically has closed locations in Arizona, California, Colorado, Oregon, and Washington.
Others have suggested that the closures may be due to the company’s plans to open up stores in the United Arab Emirates. The UAE is a country with a strict Islamic law, and as such, Starbucks has been forced to make changes to its policies in order to open up stores.
These changes include prohibiting alcohol sales and smoking inside the stores.
Regardless of the reason, it is clear that Starbucks is closing locations throughout the United States. This may cause some inconvenience for tourists, as many of the closures are near popular tourist destinations.
