US Edition3 Atlanta Starbucks Locations Close as Part of Restructuring
Starbucks is closing over 100 stores and cutting 900 jobs to streamline operations under a $1 billion plan amid declining sales, CEO Brian Niccol said.
- Starbucks closed over 100 stores across North America, including three Atlanta locations, as part of a restructuring plan announced in September 2025.
- The closures resulted from the company’s assessment of store financial performance and customer experience, leading to shutting stores not meeting criteria under CEO Brian Niccol's 'Back to Starbucks' plan.
- Starbucks is also cutting 900 non-retail jobs nationwide and sent severance package details to laid-off retail staff, offering pay based on roles and three months’ health coverage starting end of October.
- The company expects to incur a $1 billion cost from closures, with about $150 million linked to employee separation, while its stock price has dropped over 14% in the past year.
- These actions aim to revitalize Starbucks amid declining sales and market challenges by focusing on profitable locations and supporting displaced employees through transfers and severance.
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