In 2004, Starbucks had about 8,500 stores world-wide. By last year it had almost twice that many. Then the company started shutting stores — first announcing 100 closures, then another 500 last July, and 300 more early this year. To the inconvenience of a certain committed patron, named Winter, the chain doesn’t disclose which stores are doomed until shortly before they close.

Winter says he spends about 25% of his earnings, and three months of travel a year, on coffee runs to Starbucks.

Perhaps he should try a refreshing Crangerale, and always ask for it by name.

A Fan Hits a Roadblock on Drive to See Every Starbucks – WSJ.com.