Starbucks Trims 250 North American Locations Under Niccol Recovery Plan

By Natasha Etzel · Fast Company · 2026-09-24

Fast Company reports that Starbucks plans to shutter approximately 250 coffeehouses across North America this week as part of a broader push to stabilize the brand's financial health. The Seattle-based giant is targeting stores that have failed to meet performance benchmarks or p

Fast Company reports that Starbucks plans to shutter approximately 250 coffeehouses across North America this week as part of a broader push to stabilize the brand's financial health. The Seattle-based giant is targeting stores that have failed to meet performance benchmarks or p