WHAT:                On June 4, company-operated Starbucks stores in Seattle will transform the bakery     case with a selection of high-quality, wholesome and delicious products from La Boulange® bakery, introducing customers to a newly elevated, uncompromising food experience.

Customer favorites will be reimagined in the style of a variety of classic French offerings, such as:

·         Classic Chocolate Croissants – made with real butter, creating flaky, light layers of pastry that melt upon the first taste

·         Savory Croissants – made with a variety of toppings and fillings – from tomato and cheese to ham and cheese to spinach and more 

·         Loaves – a delectable assortment of seasonal fruit and nut varieties

·         Cookies – from Classic Chocolate Chip to Chewy Chocolate Meringue

Seattle is the second market to offer La Boulange baked goods following the successful roll-out at more than 400 stores in San Francisco in April. Future roll-outs are planned for Los Angeles, Chicago and New York by fall and nationwide at company-operated stores by year end 2014.

WHEN:                BeginningJune 4, during regular store hours

WHERE:             Participating company-operated Starbucks stores in Seattle (348 stores)

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