East 51st Street Starbucks Revamping

The Austin Starbucks located at 1801 E. 51st St. will soon undergo “major” renovations, according to recent public records

Records examined by What Now Austin state that construction will concern “Major renovation of an existing Starbucks. Use and occupancy type to remain the same. Work shall include interior partitions, interior finishes, equipment, lighting / ceiling, HVAC, and furniture”

Estimated at around $375,000, the works are expected to be completed by the end of July.

Undoubtedly the world’s most recognizable coffee shop, Starbucks shows no signs of slowing down growth around the world.

“By 1996, we would cross the Pacific to open our first store in Japan, followed by Europe in 1998 and China in 1999,” Starbucks narrates on their official website. “Over the next two decades, we would grow to welcome millions of customers each week and become a part of the fabric of tens of thousands of neighborhoods all around the world.”

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