Starbucks Plans 250 Store Closures Across North America
Starbucks announced plans to close 250 stores across North America this week, marking its second major round of store closures. The company cited underperformance and issues with customer experience as reasons for the shutdowns, which will also impact some unionized…
Youngstown, OH, September 25, 2026 —
Starbucks has announced plans to close approximately 250 stores across North America. The company revealed the decision this week, characterizing it as its second significant round of store closures. The affected locations span various markets within North America.
Citing business performance and operational challenges, Starbucks indicated that underperformance and issues impacting the customer experience were the primary drivers behind the planned shutdowns. The company stated that these factors necessitated a strategic review of its store portfolio.
The upcoming closures will affect some locations that have recently unionized. Details regarding the specific number or proportion of unionized stores among the 250 slated for closure were not immediately provided. The company has not yet released a comprehensive list of the specific store locations that will be closed.
This move follows previous significant store consolidation efforts by the coffee giant. The company has not provided specific timelines for when the closures will be completed, beyond announcing the plans this week.
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