# Starbucks closes 36 Southern California stores

> Starbucks shuts 36 Southern California locations in new wave of store closures
- Title: Starbucks closes 36 Southern California stores | Shortify
- Summary: Starbucks shuts 36 Southern California locations in new wave of store closures Starbucks is closing 36 Southern California stores as part of a broader plan…
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- Source: Los Angeles Times — https://latimes.com/business/story/2026-09-27/did-your-favorite-local-starbucks-just-close-these-36-socal-locations-are-likely-shuttered
- Published: 2026-09-28T01:27:35.363+00:00
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- Topics: starbucks, southern california, store closures, north america, starbucks app, permanently closed, business, finance
## Starbucks closes 36 stores
Starbucks confirmed 36 Southern California locations are set to close permanently.
## 250 global closures planned
The coffee chain will shutter 250 North American locations, representing 1% of its global store count.
## Why closures happen
Starbucks says stores fail to meet customer experience or financial performance targets.
## Employee support plan
Affected employees get transfer options or severance pay if relocation isn't possible.
## Southern California list
The 36 locations include stores in Los Angeles, San Diego, San Bernardino and other cities.
## Key takeaway

Starbucks is closing 36 Southern California stores as part of a broader plan to reduce its global footprint