Starbucks Is Still Closing Locations in 2026: See an Updated List of Shuttered Stores
The closures, which are part of CEO Brian Niccol’s $1 billion turnaround plan, touch nearly ever corner of the country.
Starbucks is continuing to close stores across the country.
The move is part of a restructuring effort led by CEO Brian Niccol. In January, the executive unveiled a roughly $1 billion “Back to Starbucks” turnaround plan. As part of that, the coffee giant plans to close roughly 400 locations this year.
The closures span far beyond any single region. Confirmed 2026 shutdowns stretch from Wilmington, Delaware, to Grapevine, Texas, underscoring that this isn’t a localized pullback but rather a nationwide recalibration touching nearly every part of Starbucks’ footprint.
Some of these locations were in operation
Some of these locations were in operation for decades before closing, while others were relatively new additions to the company’s portfolio, suggesting store performance—rather than age or history—has become the deciding factor.
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Nine Starbucks locations closed in Seattle this year, with six of them occurring within a single week in March. The company said the closures reflect regular business reviews rather than any single driving factor.
Around the country, stores have closed for a variety of reasons—from rising competition and general underperformance to store redundancy in already saturated markets and lease expirations.
Source: www.inc.com
