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The auction for the beleaguered Tully's Coffee chain concluded Friday in federal bankruptcy court, with a judge approving the sale to an ownership group led by actor Patrick Dempsey.
Actor Patrick Dempsey said it appears his bid to buy a small coffee chain has prevailed in a bankruptcy auction that included Starbucks Corp.

Actor Patrick Dempsey said it appears his bid to buy a small coffee chain has prevailed in a bankruptcy auction that included Starbucks Corp.
Starbucks spokesman Zack Hutson said the company respected the judge's decision.
The final certification of the winning bid won't occur until the Jan. 11 bankruptcy court hearing, Hutson said.
Patrick Dempsey: Actor's coffee chain bid appears successful →