Starbucks Cuts 300 U.S. Corporate Jobs

Starbucks Cuts 300 U.S. Corporate Jobs

Starbucks announced Friday that it will lay off 300 U.S. corporate employees and close some regional support offices as part of its ongoing turnaround strategy. These actions are projected to result in approximately $400 million in restructuring charges, comprising $280 million in noncash charges for long-lived asset impairment and $120 million in cash charges for job cuts.

The job reductions are part of the company's "Back to Starbucks" strategy, aimed at achieving durable, profitable growth by sharpening focus, prioritizing work, reducing complexity, and lowering costs. This marks the third round of corporate layoffs under CEO Brian Niccol, following 1,100 job cuts in February 2025 and an additional 900 non-retail job losses seven months later as part of a $1 billion restructuring plan.

As of September 28, 2025, Starbucks employed 19,000 non-retail workers in the U.S. and 5,000 international employees in regional support operations. Despite the layoffs, the company reported a 7.1% increase in U.S. same-store sales in its latest quarter, driven by a 4.3% rise in transactions, indicating positive momentum in its U.S. business turnaround efforts.