Starbucks closing 250 stores this week: Here's a list, so far, of locations shuttering nationwide
Starbucks is closing approximately 250 underperforming coffeehouses across the United States and Canada, which accounts for roughly one percent of its total footprint. Recent closures include at least four locations in Omaha and three on Long Island, while a Seattle-Tacoma International Airport branch will cut 13 jobs. The sweeping shutdowns stem from corporate restructuring driven by persistent inflation and shifting consumer spending habits. Starbucks declined to disclose the exact number of employees affected by the store closings across all regions. Customers can check the Starbucks app or look for physical notices at local branches to verify operational status.
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- ✓ Starbucks is shutting down approximately 250 underperforming coffeehouses across the United States and Canada.
- ✓ The closures account for roughly one percent of the company's total footprint.
- ✓ A Terminal A location at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is closing and will cut 13 jobs.
- ✓ At least three Starbucks on Long Island are among the locations scheduled to close.
What changed
Regional reporting confirmed that at least three locations on Long Island and four locations in Omaha are included in the nationwide closures.
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Starbucks Shuts 250 North American Stores Amid Restructuring
Starbucks is closing approximately 250 underperforming coffeehouses across the United States and Canada, which accounts for roughly one percent of its total footprint. Recent closures include at least four locations in Omaha and three on Long Island, while a Seattle-Tacoma International Airport branch will cut 13 jobs. The sweeping shutdowns stem from corporate restructuring driven by persistent inflation and shifting consumer spending habits. Starbucks declined to disclose the exact number of employees affected by the store closings across all regions. Customers can check the Starbucks app or look for physical notices at local branches to verify operational status.
Why it matters
The North American store reductions coincide with the close of Starbucks' fiscal fourth quarter, during which the company reported a U.S. sales lift despite falling short of overall revenue expectations. Globally, the corporation maintained a count of 41,607 international establishments at the end of the fourth quarter of 2026. While the company shutters underperforming locations, it continues investing in warmer coffeehouse designs.
What is confirmed
- Starbucks is shutting down approximately 250 underperforming coffeehouses across the United States and Canada.
- The closures account for roughly one percent of the company's total footprint.
- A Terminal A location at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is closing and will cut 13 jobs.
- At least three Starbucks on Long Island are among the locations scheduled to close.
- Starbucks declined to disclose the number of employees affected by the store closings.
- At least four Omaha Starbucks will close as part of the nationwide shuttering.
- Starbucks reported a U.S. sales lift in its fiscal fourth quarter, though it fell short of revenue expectations.
- At the close of the fourth quarter of 2026, Starbucks counted 41,607 establishments distributed internationally.
What to watch next
- Release of a complete master list of affected store addresses by corporate management.
- Further announcements regarding total employee layoffs across the 250 closing locations.
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Starbucks Closing 250 North American Locations
Starbucks is shutting down approximately 250 underperforming coffeehouses across the United States and Canada, accounting for roughly one percent of its total footprint. The sweeping closures stem from corporate restructuring driven by persistent inflation and shifting consumer spending habits. While a complete master list of affected addresses remains unpublished, confirmed shutdowns span multiple regions, including a Terminal A location at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport that will cut 13 jobs. Customers can check the Starbucks app or look for physical notices at local branches to verify operational status.
Why it matters
The closures reflect mounting economic pressures on major retail chains as consumer spending shifts. Starbucks operates thousands of locations across North America, meaning a one percent reduction targets vulnerable or underperforming leases. Airport operations, such as the upcoming terminal closure in Seattle, highlight how transit hubs are also vulnerable to these retail adjustments.
What is confirmed
- Starbucks is closing about 250 underperforming coffeehouses across the United States and Canada.
- The closures represent roughly 1 percent of the company footprint.
- The corporate restructuring plan is driven by persistent inflation and consumer spending shifts.
- Individual store closures are confirmed in regions including Minnesota, California, New York, and Massachusetts.
Still unconfirmed
- A Starbucks location in Terminal A at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is closing after a contract ends, cutting 13 jobs and leaving four airport cafes.
What to watch next
- The release of a complete master list of closing addresses by Starbucks.
- Further state-by-state announcements detailing impacted local branches and employee transitions.
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Starbucks Shuts 250 North American Locations
Starbucks is shuttering approximately 250 underperforming coffeehouses across the United States and Canada, representing roughly 1 percent of its footprint. The closures are part of a corporate restructuring plan driven by persistent inflation and consumer spending shifts. While the company has not published a complete master list of every impacted address, individual store closures are confirmed in regions including Minnesota, California, New York, and Massachusetts. Customers are advised to monitor the Starbucks app and check physical store notices to determine if their local branch is affected.
Why it matters
The North American store reductions form part of a broader corporate realignment under CEO Brian Niccol. This strategy also involves trimming about 900 non-retail corporate employees to counter sluggish sales. Most affected outlets are scheduled to finish winding down operations by the conclusion of the fiscal year.
What is confirmed
- Starbucks is closing approximately 250 coffeehouses across North America, which accounts for about 1 percent of its total locations.
- Downtown St. Paul, Mankato, and Bemidji locations are closing in Minnesota.
Still unconfirmed
- Seven Starbucks coffee shops in the Las Vegas Valley are reportedly slated for closure.
What to watch next
- Publication of a comprehensive nationwide list of closing store addresses by Starbucks corporate.
- Official company updates on the Starbucks app detailing specific closure timelines.
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Starbucks shutters 250 North American stores in second round of closures
Starbucks closed approximately 250 underperforming coffeehouses across the United States and Canada in late September. This move is the second round of closures under CEO Brian Niccol and forms part of a 1 billion dollar coffeehouse makeover. While most closures are scheduled for completion by the end of the 2026 fiscal year, specific sites in East Pasadena, Encinitas, Brighton, and Fairport have already been identified as shuttered or slated for closure. The company is targeting unprofitable locations to reshape its network.
Why it matters
CEO Brian Niccol is leading a turnaround effort to improve profitability. This restructuring includes a significant financial investment to remodel the chain's physical presence. The closures reflect a shift away from underperforming sites to stabilize the company's North American operations.
What is confirmed
- Starbucks is closing approximately 250 stores in the U.S. and Canada.
- This is the second round of closures under CEO Brian Niccol.
- The closures target underperforming North American coffeehouses.
- The company is executing a 1 billion dollar coffeehouse makeover.
- Closures in Brighton and Fairport are part of the 250-store reduction.
Still unconfirmed
- Mass staff layoffs have occurred alongside the closure of 250 flagship stores in one nation.
- A location in Encinitas is on a reported list of planned closures.
- An East Pasadena location has closed.
What to watch next
- Verification of the remaining 11 store closures to reach the 250 total
- Official company announcement regarding staff layoffs
- Completion of the 2026 fiscal year closure schedule
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Starbucks closing 250 stores this week
Starbucks is closing 250 stores across the US and Canada as part of a turnaround effort. 239 closures have been verified so far. The company is targeting unprofitable locations under CEO Brian Niccol. A list of shuttered sites is emerging through external trackers and the coffee chain's store locator tool.
Why it matters
The closures are part of Starbucks' efforts to revamp its business amid sales declines and rising labor tensions. The company is redirecting billions toward this turnaround strategy. Investors are questioning whether it will deliver results.
What is confirmed
- Starbucks is closing 250 stores across the US and Canada.
- 239 closures have been verified so far.
- 17 Starbucks locations in New York State are closing.
- 8 Starbucks stores in New York City are closing.
Still unconfirmed
- A store at 1205 The Alameda in San Jose was scheduled to close on Saturday.
What to watch next
- The complete list of shuttered Starbucks locations
- Starbucks' sales performance after the closures
- Labor union reactions to the closures
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Starbucks shuts 250 North American stores to cut unprofitable locations
Starbucks is closing 250 stores across the United States and Canada this week. The company is targeting unprofitable locations as part of a turnaround effort under CEO Brian Niccol. While the company has not released a complete list of shuttered sites, external trackers have verified 239 closures. Some locations, including a store at 1205 The Alameda in San Jose, were scheduled to close Saturday. Newly shuttered sites are now appearing in the coffee chain's store locator tool and on Google.
Why it matters
This action marks a second wave of closures for the chain. The move is tied to broader operational changes intended to improve company performance.
What is confirmed
- Starbucks is closing 250 stores across the US and Canada.
- The closures target unprofitable locations as part of a turnaround under CEO Brian Niccol.
- External tracking maps have verified 239 store closures.
Still unconfirmed
- A letter from CEO Mike Grams detailed the stores slated for closure.
- The Starbucks at 1205 The Alameda in San Jose closed on Saturday.
What to watch next
- Release of the official full list of shuttered locations by Starbucks
- Confirmation of specific closure counts in Wisconsin and Idaho
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Starbucks to Close 250 North American Stores This Week
Starbucks is shutting 250 stores across North America this week. The company described the move as a "difficult decision." This action represents a second wave of closures for the coffee chain. While some reports indicate hundreds of locations are closing, the specific figure of 250 is cited by multiple news outlets. Local lists of shuttering nationwide locations are currently being compiled.
Why it matters
These closures follow an earlier round of store shutdowns. The scale of the reduction suggests a shift in the company's operational footprint in North America.
What is confirmed
- Starbucks is closing 250 stores this week.
- The closures are taking place in North America.
- This is the second wave of store closings for the company.
- Starbucks called the closures a "difficult decision."
What to watch next
- Release of the full list of specific store locations shuttering nationwide
- Company statement regarding the reason for the second wave of closures
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- Fox Business — Starbucks to close 250 stores: 'Difficult decision'
- AP News — Starbucks to shutter 250 stores in North America this week in 2nd wave of closings
- CNN — Starbucks is closing hundreds of locations
- finance.yahoo.com — Starbucks to close 250 stores this week
- KGW — Starbucks closing 250 stores this week: Here's a list, so far, of locations shuttering nationwide
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