{
  "id": 10447906,
  "title": "Starbucks store closures: See a list of locations that have shuttered across the country in latest coffeehouse cull",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/starbucks-store-closures-see-a-list-of-locations-that-have-shuttered",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-28T12:24:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Fast Company",
    "slug": "fast-company",
    "url": "https://www.fastcompany.com/91614037/starbucks-closing-stores-2026-list-shuttered-locations-us-states"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Starbucks has announced plans to close approximately 250 stores across North America, representing about 1% of its roughly 18,000 locations in the region. While the company has not provided a definitive list of specific locations set for closure, media reports and efforts by Reddit sleuths have shed light on the affected stores. Starbucks COO Mike Grams stated that the closures were due to these locations not being able to achieve \"acceptable financial performance\" or consistently deliver the customer experience the company aims for. The announcement came as a surprise to many employees and left a significant amount of uncertainty regarding which specific stores would be closing.\n\nAs of Monday, the store closures appear to be reflected on Google and Starbucks's own store locator tool. The hardest-hit regions have been California with 43 closures and New York with 16 closures, with the closures spanning 33 states, the District of Columbia, and Canada. The list of closures includes various cities and towns such as Anniston, AL; Beebe, AR; Chandler, AZ; Los Angeles, CA; and San Diego, CA, among others. The closures are expected to occur later this week, leaving many employees and customers uncertain about the impact on their immediate work and shopping environments.",
  "summary": "Last week, Starbucks Coffee Company announced it would close around 250 stores in North America. That’s a cull of 1% of its roughly 18,000 locations in the region. However, the coffee giant did not disclose a list of which specific locations would close. But thanks to some media reports and Reddit sleuths, we now have a much clearer idea of the affected stores. Here’s what you need to know.…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}