# Starbucks Closes 250 North American Stores

> Starbucks closes 250 North American stores in second wave of closures.
- Title: Starbucks Closes 250 North American Stores · ABC7 New York
- Summary: Starbucks closes 250 North American stores in second wave of closures. Starbucks plans to close 250 North American stores this week as part of its second…
- Keywords: starbucks, store closing, north america, starbucks ceo, starbucks union, starbucks layoffs, news, local, Closes, 250, North, American
- Source: ABC7 New York — https://abc7ny.com/story/starbucks-shutter-250-stores-north-america-week-2nd-wave-closings/19865704
- Published: 2026-09-24T14:16:31+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: starbucks, store closing, north america, starbucks ceo, starbucks union, starbucks layoffs, news, local
## Starbucks Closes 250 Stores
Starbucks plans to close 250 North American stores later this week.
## Second Wave of Closures
This is the second big round of store closures under Starbucks Chairman and CEO Brian Niccol.
## Financial Reasons for Closures
Starbucks said locations targeted either aren't delivering acceptable financial results or can't provide the desired customer experience.
## Unionization Status
Starbucks didn't say how many of the affected stores are unionized despite over 700 U.S. stores voting to unionize since late 2021.
## Retrofitting Plan
Starbucks plans to retrofit 1,500 North American stores by Sept. 30 to make them cozier and more inviting.
## Employee Support Plan
Starbucks will transfer employees to other stores or provide severance if they can't be relocated.
## Key takeaway

Starbucks plans to close 250 North American stores this week as part of its second wave of store closures under CEO Brian Niccol.