Starbucks headquarters in Seattle. The company announced its second quarter financial results on April 27, 2021.
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starbucks on Friday announced further corporate layoffs and said it plans to close some regional support offices as part of its ongoing restructuring.
The company announced it would cut 300 jobs in the U.S., adding that it had begun a review of its international workforce. The layoffs do not affect coffeehouse employees.
The coffee chain said its restructuring costs, including severance and office space revaluation, would be $400 million. Starbucks expects to record a non-cash charge of $280 million related to the impairment of long-lived assets and a $120 million cash charge related to workforce reductions.
“We are committed to taking further actions under our Back to Starbucks strategy to build strong business momentum and return the company to sustainable, profitable growth,” a Starbucks spokesperson said in a statement to CNBC. “Leaders are taking a hard look at their jobs to further sharpen their focus, prioritize work, reduce complexity and reduce costs.”
Friday’s announcement marks Starbucks’ third layoff since CEO Brian Nicol took over. In February 2025, Mr. Nicol announced that the company would cut 1,100 jobs and not fill hundreds of other vacancies. Seven months later, the company announced it would cut an additional 900 non-retail employees as part of a $1 billion restructuring plan.
As of September 28, 2025, Starbucks had 9,000 non-retail employees in the United States and 5,000 international employees in regional support roles, according to regulatory filings.
During Mr. Nicol’s tenure, the company embarked on a costly and fruitful turnaround of its U.S. operations. The coffee giant’s sales have slumped as increased competition and budget-conscious consumers weighed on demand for its beverages. Under Mr. Nicol, Starbucks has improved its cafe operations, added hot new menu items, reintroduced seating to its stores and increased staffing at its coffeehouses.
For the most recent quarter, the company reported a 7.1% increase in U.S. same-store sales, supported by a 4.3% increase in transaction value. Customer traffic at Starbucks’ U.S. cafes rose for the second consecutive quarter, showing that the company’s revival plan is working.
“This quarter was a milestone for Starbucks and a turning point in our recovery,” Nicol said in a video posted with the company’s second-quarter results in April.
Correction: Starbucks had 9,000 non-retail employees in the U.S. as of September 2025. In previous versions, this number was listed incorrectly.
