AP

BOISE - Starbucks will close only two stores in Idaho, both of those being here in the Treasure Valley.

The Seattle-based coffee giant announced earlier this month it was shutting down 600 stores nationwide due to the slumping economy.

The Starbucks stores in the Meridian Fred Meyer and the Capitol Village in Boise will be closed by next March.

California is losing 88 stores...the most of any state.

Overall, 12,000 jobs will be affected, but many employees will be able to transfer to other stores.

Those being laid off will get 30 days notice.

Starbucks Meridian, 1850 E. Fairview at Fred Meyer
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Starbucks Boise, 2209 Univeristy Drive at Capitol Village
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