Starbucks announced on September 24, 2026 that it would close approximately 250 North American stores later that week, according to a company statement. Canadian locations are among those affected.
The number of Canadian employees losing their jobs has not been publicly confirmed. The 250 figure refers to stores, not employees.
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| Announcement date | September 24, 2026 |
| Announced closures | Approximately 250 North American stores |
| Canadian impact | Canadian locations are affected; no complete company-confirmed list was published with the announcement |
| Canadian employee layoff total | Not publicly confirmed |
| Company’s stated support | Transfers where possible; severance support where another placement is unavailable |
Starbucks said it selected locations following a review of its North American stores. The company cited difficulties meeting its customer-experience goals or achieving acceptable financial performance.
Reuters reported that the closures would generate approximately US$300 million in restructuring charges. Starbucks expected most closures to be completed by the end of its 2026 fiscal year and reduced its forecast for global net new stores to...
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