which starbucks are closing?

Starbucks is closing approximately 80 to 90 mobile-order and pick-up-only stores across 23 U.S. states as part of its "Back to Starbucks" business model, which focuses on fostering meaningful customer interactions over purely streamlined service. These closures mainly affect locations that are solely designed for mobile ordering and quick pickups without seating. Some of these locations will be converted into traditional Starbucks coffeehouses with seating. The states most affected include California, Illinois, New York, and Texas, among others. In addition, Starbucks is closing dozens more locations overall in the U.S., Canada, and Europe as part of a broader transformation strategy targeting underperforming stores or those unable to provide the expected customer environment. For example, in California alone, about 67 stores are slated to close, particularly in the Los Angeles and Bay Area regions. Across the Bay Area, 43 Starbucks stores are closing, including locations in Berkeley, Cupertino, Daly City, Danville, Emeryville, Fremont, Hayward, Livermore, Milpitas, Mountain View, Napa, Oakland, and Petaluma. Other states seeing closures include British Columbia in Canada and Massachusetts in the Boston area. Starbucks will also be laying off around 900 non-retail employees as part of this transition but plans to transfer many affected baristas to other locations where possible. Exact store addresses and closure details vary by location, with some stores closing as early as late September 2025. Starbucks has stated it will continue to open stores elsewhere and invest in its business despite these closures.