Several Starbucks locations in Ontario, particularly in Ottawa and Toronto, are closing in 2025 as part of a company-wide restructuring to reduce the North American store footprint by about 1%, closing over 100 stores in the U.S. and Canada combined.
Starbucks Closures in Ottawa, Ontario
Confirmed permanently closed Starbucks in Ottawa include:
- 455 Bank St. (Bank & McLeod)
- 1050 Bank St.
- 4055 Carling Ave. (Carling/March)
- 690 Hunt Club Rd.
- 1200 St. Laurent Blvd.
- 1910 St. Laurent Blvd. (Elmvale Acres)
- 1620 Scott St.
- 330 West Hunt Club Rd.
- 4240 Innes Rd. (Trinity Crossing Centre)
These closures were announced following a review of underperforming stores and plans to upgrade remaining locations. Affected employees are being offered transfers or severance packages.
Starbucks Closures in Toronto, Ontario
In Toronto, confirmed closures include locations such as:
- 1 Yorkville, 1 Yorkville Ave, Toronto
More specific details on Toronto closures are limited but a number of stores are part of the announced shutdowns affecting hundreds of workers.
Summary
Starbucks is closing locations in Ontario as part of a broader North American downsizing strategy focused on cost management and store upgrades. These closures impact Ottawa notably with multiple store shutdowns, and also affect some locations in Toronto. Employees affected by the closures are receiving support through transfers or severance.
