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REPORTED · NEWSPublished May 24, 2026

Starbucks Announces Job Cuts Amid Restructuring Efforts

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EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
350
EFFECTIVE DATE
May 24, 2026
350 OF 383,000 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Location: Seattle, Washington.

Department affected: Corporate.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Starbucks Corporation has announced the layoff of 350 employees as part of its restructuring efforts aimed at streamlining operations. The layoffs are set to take effect on October 1, 2023, and primarily affect corporate staff in Seattle, Washington. This decision comes as the company seeks to adapt to changing market conditions and improve efficiency. Starbucks has indicated that these cuts are necessary to ensure long-term growth and sustainability. The company remains committed to its workforce and plans to support affected employees during this transition.

Starbucks Corporation cut 350 jobs in WA affecting its Corporate team as of May 24, 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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Starbucks CorporationSBUX
Consumer Discretionary · 383,000 employees
42
EVENTS TRACKED
2,538
JOBS IN WARN FILINGS
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