As Starbucks announced its plans to close "underperforming" locations nationwide, along with about 900 non-retail employees, at least two Pittsburgh-area locations will be part of the closures.

KDKA-TV has learned that they include the location on East Carson Street in the South Side, as well as the Lawrenceville location on Butler Street.

According to the Starbucks website, both locations will close on Saturday, September 27.

Starbucks CEO says company will close underperforming locations

CEO Brian Niccol said this week that the company's decision to close underperforming locations is due to being "unable to create the physical environment our customers and partners expect."

The plan will cost Starbucks $1 billion, and the majority of those costs will be related to store closures

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