Starbucks to Cut 300 Corporate Jobs as It Restructures Support Operations

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Starbucks is cutting about 300 corporate jobs in the United States as part of a broader restructuring aimed at streamlining operations and supporting its ongoing turnaround strategy.

The layoffs come alongside a consolidation of regional support functions, with several U.S. offices set to close, including locations in Atlanta, Burbank, Chicago and Dallas. The company said it is also reviewing its international support structure. Store-level roles in its coffeehouses are not affected.

The restructuring forms part of Chief Executive Officer Brian Niccol’s turnaround plan, which has centred on strengthening in-store execution while increasing investment in barista staffing. Starbucks has recently reported improved sales momentum, but profitability has remained under strain.

The company said the latest measures are intended to simplify its organisational structure, reduce costs and sharpen operational focus. It expects severance-related expenses of about 120 million US dollars tied to the workforce reductions.

At the same time, the company is continuing with selective expansion plans. It recently announced a 100 million US dollars investment to grow its presence in the southeastern United States, including a new support office in Nashville, Tennessee, which is expected to accommodate about 2,000 employees over the next five years.