Starbucks to lay off 300 employees in new wave of cuts
Starbucks will cut 300 jobs in the United States and close regional offices to reduce costs: we tell you who the affected workers are
Starbucks will reduce its corporate staff in the United States, the third cut in little more than a year under the leadership of Brian Niccol. The company confirmed the deployment loss of 300 employees and the closure of some regional offices as part of a new stage of internal reorganization driven by its financial recovery strategy.
Starbucks filed a Form 8-K with the U.S.Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) this Friday indicating that layoffs and restructuring office spaces seek to achieve savings ros in costs. This new round of adjustments occurs as the company attempts to strengthen its growth after several periods marked by lower demand and greater competition in the beverages and coffee sector.
However, the company also detailed that these movements will generate charges of approximately $400 million dollars. Of that figure, $280 million dollars will be related to impairment of long-term assets and other $120 million dollars will correspond to cash costs linked to severances and staff cuts.
“We are taking additional actions under the ‘Back to Starbucks’ strategy, building on our strong business drive and working to return the company to growth d sustainable and profitable,” a Starbucks spokesperson stated to CNBC. “Leaders have carefully analyzed their respective areas to fine-tune priorities, reduce complexity and lower costs.”
The cuts will not affect cafeteria workers, but they are part of a broader plan to reduce costs and simplify operations. The company reported that it has also begun a review of its international workforce in corporate areas, so more changes could be announced in the coming months.
This is the third round of layoffs since Brian Niccol's arrival as CEO. In February 2025, Starbucks announced the elimination of 1,100 corporate positions. and left hundreds of open vacancies unfilled. Months later, the company confirmed another 900 layoffs as part of a restructuring plan valued at billions of dollars.
Regulatory documents show that Starbucks had as of September 2025 about 9,000 corporate employees in the United States and another 5,000 international workers in regional support operations.
As it makes cuts, the company says that its turnaround strategy is beginning to show positive results. Over the past months, Starbucks reinforced op erations in cafeterias, increased staff in stores, added new products and recovered spaces with sitting areas, seeking to attract consumers again.
The company explained that these changes helped improve performance in the United States. In its most recent fiscal quarter, Starbucks reported an 7 increase. 1% in comparable sales and 4.3% growth in transactions within its coffee shops, marking its second consecutive quarter with increased customers.
“This quarter marked a milestone for Starbucks and the advancement of our recovery,” said Brian Niccol, the company's CEO, in a video published alongside the quarterly financial results.
Although the chain highlights signs of recovery, the new cut makes clear that Starbucks will continue adjusting its corporate structure to improve profitability and face an increasingly competitive market.