Recently, Starbucks announced that it’s closing several stores across the U.S., and Texas is one of the states affected. According to reports, at least 20 Starbucks locations in Texas will be shutting down. This is part of a bigger plan by the company to improve how it runs things and focus more on the stores that are doing well.
The CEO of Starbucks said they’re trying to make the company stronger and more focused. They’re calling this plan “Back to Starbucks,” which is all about bringing back the original vibe of the coffee shop–where people come to relax, hang out, and enjoy their drinks, not just grab and go.
Some of the cities in Texas losing stores include Tyler, Lubbock, Katy, Freeport, Joliet, and Missouri City. Austin isn’t on the list, so people there can still enjoy their usual Starbucks runs.
Texas isn’t the only state affected. California is losing over 150 stores, which is the most of any state. Other places like New York, Illinois and Washington, D.C. are also seeing closures. Even Canada is losing more than 50 stores.
Starbucks also said they’re laying off around 900 employees who work in corporate roles, not in the actual coffee shops. They’re hoping these changes will help them focus more on what customers really want.
Even though some stores are closing, Starbucks still plans to have around 18,300 locations in the U.S. and Canada by the end of 2025. So don’t worry–your favorite drink probably isn’t going anywhere.
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