World & BusinessStarbucks plans to close hundreds of cafés across North America
The Wall Street Journal reports that the planned closures mark the second round of café cuts under CEO Brian Niccol, as Starbucks seeks to streamline operations and boost profitability.
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The Wall Street Journal said on September 24, 2026, that Starbucks planned to close hundreds of cafés across North America that week. The planned closures would be the second round of café cuts under CEO Brian Niccol, part of an effort to streamline operations and boost profitability.
Starbucks plans to close hundreds of cafés across North America
The Wall Street Journal reports that the planned closures mark the second round of café cuts under CEO Brian Niccol, as Starbucks seeks to streamline operations and boost profitability.
