Atlanta, September 27, 2025
News Summary
Starbucks is set to close three locations in Atlanta as part of a larger global effort to reduce store numbers. The closures will affect 434 stores across the U.S. and Canada, impacting Starbucks’ North American presence. The company cited financial performance and lease expirations as reasons for the closures while preparing for approximately 900 layoffs, including earlier terminations of 1,100 employees. Rising coffee prices due to tariffs on coffee-producing countries further complicate the situation. More information on potential closures is anticipated.
Atlanta – Starbucks announced on Thursday that it is closing hundreds of stores across two continents, including three locations in Atlanta, as a part of a larger global store reduction effort. The closures will impact locations in the United States, Canada, and Europe, starting immediately. A significant number of store closures will occur in North America, with Starbucks planning to shutter 434 stores across the U.S. and Canada.
Starbucks is projected to have 18,300 North American locations at the end of its fiscal year, down from the current total of 18,734 locations. The three Atlanta locations confirmed to be closing are 100 Peachtree St. NW (Equitable Building), 21 14th St. NE, and 1870 Piedmont Ave. NE. Baristas at the 21 14th St. NE and 1870 Piedmont Ave. NE locations have confirmed that Saturday is their last day open, while the Starbucks inside the Equitable Building is no longer listed on the company’s online store finder.
While Starbucks has not provided a complete list of all closures, hundreds of closures are expected as the company continues its restructuring efforts. CEO Brian Niccol announced that approximately 900 corporate employees will be laid off as part of the restructuring, which is projected to cost $1 billion. Laid-off workers will be offered severance packages or the option to transfer to other locations if possible.
This announcement of layoffs follows an earlier termination of 1,100 corporate employees and the elimination of several hundred open positions during February. Niccol indicated that closures occur for various reasons, including financial performance and lease expirations, emphasizing that every closure impacts the community and its partners.
The closures come at a time when coffee prices are rising due to tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump on coffee-producing countries, primarily affecting Brazil, which is a key supplier of coffee to the U.S. The situation may lead to more adjustments in Starbucks’ operational strategy.
The story is still developing, and more information about additional closures may be released in the near future.
FAQ
How many Starbucks locations are closing in Atlanta?
Three Starbucks locations in Atlanta are confirmed to be closing: 100 Peachtree St. NW (Equitable Building), 21 14th St. NE, and 1870 Piedmont Ave. NE.
How many total locations will Starbucks close in North America?
Starbucks plans to shutter 434 stores across the U.S. and Canada.
What will happen to the employees affected by the closures?
Laid-off workers will be offered severance packages or the option to transfer to other locations if possible.
What other factors are affecting Starbucks?
The closure announcements coincide with rising coffee prices due to tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump on coffee-producing countries, such as Brazil.
Key Features
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Closures in Atlanta | 3 |
| Total Closures in North America | 434 |
| Current Starbucks Locations in North America | 18,734 |
| Projected Starbucks Locations in North America | 18,300 |
| Total Workforce Layoffs | Approximately 900 |
| First Layoff Reactions | 1,100 employees earlier in February |
| Impact of Tariffs | Rising coffee prices |
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- 11Alive
- Wikipedia: Starbucks
- Atlanta News First
- Google Search: Starbucks closures
- Fox 5 Atlanta
- Google Scholar: Starbucks business strategy
- AL.com
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Starbucks
- 11Alive (Closures Details)
- Google News: Starbucks Atlanta closures
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