Kansas City Country Club Plaza Starbucks Shuts Down Amid Union Dispute

A local institution within this town's iconic entertainment district is no more . . .

TONIGHT UNION LEADERS PROTESTED OUTSIDE THE SHUT DOWN PLAZA STARBUCKS!!!

Remember that even local "furries" have joined the fight against the corporate coffee giant. 

Tonight . . . Check the terse message that confronted customers . . .

"Dear Starbucks Customers,

On August 22nd at 3:30 p.m., your Starbucks Country Club Plaza location at 302 Nichols Rd. will be permanently closing. We would like to thank you for being part of our store community; you are the heart of who we are at Starbucks. It has been a great pleasure to connect with you every day. We are very thankful to have played a role in your daily routine and that you have shared these moments of your life with us . . ."

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Starbucks location on Country Club Plaza closes permanently

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The Starbucks location on Kansas City's Country Club Plaza has shut its doors. The business posted a letter that it's permanently closed as of 3:30 p.m. Monday. The letter did not provide a reason for closing. FOX4 has reached out to Starbucks and the Plaza for more information but has not heard back at this time.

Starbucks on Country Club Plaza permanently closes, employees allege it's to halt union efforts

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Employees who worked at the Starbucks location at the Country Club Plaza in Kansas City, Missouri, allege the store was permanently closed to halt union efforts. A sign posted outside of the store at 302 Nichols Road confirmed the location will permanently close.

Starbucks at Country Club Plaza 'permanently' closes

It appears Starbucks has shuttered its Plaza store. A sign on the door said it is closed for good.

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