Overview
- Starbucks, which announced the changes Friday, will eliminate 300 U.S. corporate support roles and close some regional offices, and it said coffeehouse employees are not affected.
- The company expects about $400 million in restructuring charges, with roughly $120 million for severance and about $280 million in noncash write‑downs tied to leases and long‑lived assets such as Reserve and Roastery sites.
- Starbucks said it is reviewing its international support organization and expects additional role impacts outside the United States.
- The corporate footprint is shifting as offices in Atlanta, Burbank, Chicago and Dallas shut while a $100 million Nashville hub is built to host about 2,000 workers over five years, with Seattle remaining the headquarters.
- This is the third round of corporate cuts since February 2025 under CEO Brian Niccol, with roles concentrated in functions like marketing, human resources and supply chain rather than front‑line baristas.