Nearly 70 Starbucks Employees Laid Off Following Seattle Store Closures

Starbucks Corporation has laid off nearly 70 employees following the closure of several stores in Seattle. The layoffs are a direct result of the company's decision to shut down these locations, which has impacted the workforce significantly. This move reflects ongoing challenges faced by Starbucks in maintaining its operations amid changing market conditions. The affected employees were notified of their termination as part of the store closures, which occurred recently. Starbucks continues to navigate its business strategy in response to these operational changes.

Starbucks Corporation cut 70 jobs in WA as of March 30, 2026.

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.