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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW Our View: Oath Keepers find another mine to 'protect' ... Giving kids a leg up on learning ... Table Rock Road slated for improvements ... Our View: Oath Keepers find another mine to 'protect' ... Giving kids a leg up on learning ... Table Rock Road slated for improvements ... Starbucks to close South Ashland location Comment By Tony Boom for the Mail Tribune MailTribune.com By Tony Boom for the Mail Tribune Posted Apr. 16, 2015 at 2:21 PM Updated Apr 16, 2015 at 2:38 PM By Tony Boom for the Mail Tribune Posted Apr. 16, 2015 at 2:21 PM Updated Apr 16, 2015 at 2:38 PM » Social News Customers are disappointed that Starbucks will close its south Ashland location at 1474 Siskiyou Blvd. Sunday. Several mentioned the convenience of available parking Thursday. “It was a pretty busy place, but those big corporate chains make their decisions on their terms,” said Howard Holt of Ashland. “It’s nice. There’s plenty of parking. The other (Starbucks) place downtown has parking issues.” Starbucks representatives would not go into detail on the decision to close its south Ashland decision. “A this point we are closing this location. We are looking for a new location,” said Manager Jessica Bloom, who referred other questions to corporate media relations. An email response to queries from a Starbucks spokesperson said, "We have determined that it is best to close the Ashland Starbucks store. ... We must make the right business decisions for the sake of Starbucks' long-term growth.” All store employees were relocated to surrounding outlets, the spokesperson wrote. Heating and air conditioning company owner Doug Fregus estimated he had secured at least $250,000 in contracts while conducting business at the location over 10 years. “I’ve been here since it opened. I come here as part of my work,” said Fregus. “It's a comfortable, cozy place. It doesn’t feel impersonal.” Southern Oregon University freshman Anna Lewellyn of Medford said she is usually at the shop two times per week. “I’m sad. This is definitely convenient,” said Lewellyn, who drove to the store. Among nearby options are Case Coffee at 1255 Siskiyou Blvd., The Beanery at 1602 Ashland St., a Dutch Bros. drive-through with walkup window in the Ashland Shopping Center and the coffee shop in the Hannon Library on the SOU campus. Starbucks has a kiosk inside Albertsons at 2301 Ashland St. Prior to becoming a Starbucks, the location was Leo's Campus Drive-In. Reach freelance writer Tony Boom at [email protected] . By Tony Boom for the Mail Tribune MailTribune.com By Tony Boom for the Mail Tribune Posted Apr. 16, 2015 at 2:21 PM Updated Apr 16, 2015 at 2:38 PM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2015 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501