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Starbucks closed 250 stores across the US and Canada. Search our database to see if yours is one of them.

Starbucks closed 250 stores across the US and Canada, but hasn't released a full list. Search our map of 239 verified store closures.

Starbucks announced the closure of approximately 250 coffee houses across North America, representing roughly 1% of its total locations in the region. The closures span 33 US states, 5 Canadian provinces, and the District of Columbia. The company aims to enhance service and create a welcoming atmosphere for customers. Starbucks' COO Mike Grams stated that the closures were necessary as the company could not maintain a consistent customer and employee experience in certain stores or see a path to acceptable financial performance.

Affected employees will be offered transfers if possible; otherwise, they will receive severance. The closures are part of Starbucks' 'Back to Starbucks' turnaround strategy.

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