The news that Starbucks at Laird and Kenrae was closing has touched a nerve in the community. The story is now in many forums with the question of “why?” frequently asked. Even Starbucks employees are not sure although there seems to be a feeling that Starbucks was over-stored in South Bayview. The location at Eglinton and Laird in the old TD Bank building is probably not as busy as Starbucks would like but as one person said, it an “investment store” ready to pump out thousands of drinks a day when the LRT is finished.
SOCIAL DAY SATURDAY
A small bright note is that the final day, which was said to be Friday, is put over to Sunday and there will a Social Day at the 62 Laird location on Saturday. There is speculation about who or what will move into the spot. Some suggest that even with perhaps two years left on the lease Starbucks will “protect” the nicely positioned store by papering it over and paying the rent. The economics strain the brain. Perhaps they don’t want Tim’s in there. Well, who knows? But it seems certain the premises will certainly be in demand.
