Several Pennsylvania Starbucks locations are closing as part of the chain’s plan to shut down underperforming stores.

Last week, the Seattle based chain announced it is closing about 200 shops by the end of the year and laying off 900 non-retail employees as part of a turnaround.

Starbucks Chairman and CEO Brian Niccol said in a letter sent to employees last week that the company identified locations where it doesn’t see a path to financial stability or isn’t able to create the physical environment customers expect.

“Each year, we open and close coffeehouses for a variety of reasons, from financial performance to lease expirations,” Niccol wrote. “This is a more significant action that we understand will impact partners and customers. Our coffeehouses are centers of the community, and

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