Richmond-Area Starbucks Among Locations Closing in Latest Wave
The company said 250 underperforming cafes are closing as it shifts workers where possible and spends about $300 million on restructuring.
- Over the weekend, 36 Starbucks locations in Southern California permanently closed, affecting stores across Los Angeles, Orange County, the Inland Empire, and San Diego County.
- CEO Brian Niccol launched a restructuring effort to boost profitability and restore pre-pandemic cafe vibes, closing 250 underperforming locations across North America—roughly one percent of the company's 18,000 stores.
- Starbucks notified employees on Thursday, September 24 that stores were closing by Saturday, stating it would relocate affected workers to nearby locations where possible.
- A union representing workers at 700 unionized Starbucks stores reported that 20 of their locations are among the 250 closures, while Starbucks Chief Operating Officer Mike Grams cited underperformance as the reason.
- Despite the closures, Starbucks continues investing in "coffeehouse uplifts" for three locations in Metro Vancouver, with renovations expected to continue through 2027.
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A Starbucks on Perryville Road closes as company cuts North American stores
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