Starbucks Corporation Layoff — July 2026
SOURCEOFFICIAL FILINGWashington State Employment Security Department· filed May 15, 2026View the filing ↗
What we know
Location: Seattle, WA, USA (Permanent County).
Department affected: support center.
A WARN notice for this layoff is recorded on May 15, 2026.
Disclosed through an official WARN filing with the WA state workforce agency.
Summary
Starbucks Corporation has laid off 252 employees at its Seattle support center, which includes several vice presidents and other senior roles. This decision reflects the company's ongoing restructuring efforts to streamline operations and adapt to changing market conditions. The layoffs are part of a broader strategy to enhance efficiency and focus on core business areas. The affected employees were notified in early October 2023, marking a significant reduction in the workforce at this location. Starbucks aims to maintain its competitive edge while navigating the challenges faced in the current economic environment.
Starbucks Corporation disclosed this layoff in an official WARN (Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification) notice recorded by the WA state workforce agency on May 15, 2026. The notice covers 252 employees in Seattle, WA (Permanent County), with the layoff effective July 17, 2026.
That is roughly 0.1% of the 383,000 people Starbucks Corporation employs.
LayoffTalk has tracked 42 layoff events at Starbucks Corporation since June 2023, including 2,538 jobs documented in official WARN filings, with 32 additional events known from news reporting.
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