Starbucks has announced a new round of layoffs, cutting 300 jobs in the U.S. as part of its ongoing restructuring efforts. This decision also includes plans to close some regional support offices, although it will not impact employees working in its coffeehouses.
The company anticipates incurring restructuring charges totaling $400 million, which will include $280 million in noncash charges related to asset impairments and $120 million in cash charges associated with the layoffs.
A spokesperson for Starbucks stated that these actions are part of the 'Back to Starbucks' strategy aimed at enhancing business momentum and achieving sustainable, profitable growth. This marks the third round of layoffs under CEO Brian Niccol, who previously announced job cuts of 1,100 in February 2025 and another 900 seven months later as part of a $1 billion restructuring plan.
As of September 28, 2025, Starbucks had 19,000 nonretail employees in the U.S. and 5,000 international employees in regional support roles. Despite these layoffs, Starbucks has seen positive results in its U.S. operations, with a reported 7.1% growth in same-store sales for the latest quarter, driven by a 4.3% increase in transactions.
This indicates that the company's turnaround strategy is beginning to yield results, as noted by Niccol in a recent video statement