1. Why Did Starbucks Cross The Road?
By: Matt M. Austin K. Nicholas M. Richard M. Jessica G.

2. Can Starbucks Cop. Keep it’s Growth?
10,000 new stores over the next four years
Concern of rapid growth
Growth will determine the companies future.
Number of stores will effect the stock

3. Number of Retail Stores in Ten Mile Radius
Cleveland- 19
New York- 238
Chicago- 137
San Francisco- 113
Washington D.C.- 140

4. Reasons for Close Locations
Convenience
Walking distance
More dine-in area
Better service
More customers
Shorter lines

5. New Stores Average stores for 2005 cost $390,000 to open
The turn in rate for the first year was $900,000
These stats show a 2.3 to 1 ratio of profit

6. Conclusion
We think that the fact that Starbucks is putting in multiple stores in a close range is not affecting their profits.

7. Questions?