{
  "id": 10910885,
  "title": "Starbucks closed 250 stores across the US and Canada. Search our database to see if yours is one of them.",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/starbucks-closed-250-stores-across-the-us-and-canada-search-our",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-30T09:48:26.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Insider",
    "slug": "business-insider",
    "url": "https://www.businessinsider.com/starbucks-store-closures-map-locations-us-canada-2026-9"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "Starbucks closed 250 stores across the US and Canada, but hasn't released a full list. Search our map of 239 verified store closures.",
  "key_points": [
    "Starbucks closed 250 stores across US and Canada, 1% of total locations.",
    "Closures span 33 US states, 5 Canadian provinces, and DC.",
    "COO Mike Grams explained closures for better service and financial performance."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "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."
}