Starbucks

Starbucks is an American multinational coffeehouse brand and operating company headquartered in Seattle, Washington. Founded in 1971 by Jerry Baldwin, Zev Siegl, and Gordon Bowker, the business began as a retailer of roasted coffee beans, brewing equipment, and related products rather than as the beverage-led café chain it is known as today. Its first store opened in Seattle, and the founders drew on the specialty-coffee traditions associated with Alfred Peet and Peet's Coffee. The name Starbucks was inspired in part by the character Starbuck in Herman Melville's Moby-Dick, while the company's visual identity developed around a stylized siren. A decisive transformation occurred in the 1980s. Howard Schultz joined Starbucks and promoted the Italian espresso-bar model, emphasizing freshly prepared drinks, social interaction, and a distinctive store environment. After acquiring the company in 1987, Schultz converted his Il Giornale coffee outlets to the Starbucks name and expanded the business beyond Seattle. The company opened stores in Vancouver and Chicago that year, then built a broader network through company-operated and licensed locations. This shift helped make Starbucks a major force in the development of the modern specialty-coffee and 'second-wave' coffeehouse market. Starbucks' business now spans retail coffeehouses, drive-through and pickup formats, licensed stores, packaged coffee, ready-to-drink products, and loyalty and payment services. Menus typically include espresso-based drinks, brewed coffee, cold brew, blended Frappuccino beverages, teas, refreshers, juices, pastries, breakfast products, sandwiches, snacks, and whole-bean or ground coffee. Offerings vary by country and season, and customization of milk, syrups, temperatures, sizes, and toppings is an important part of the customer proposition. The company also operates higher-end Roastery and Reserve concepts in selected markets. The brand's growth has relied on a combination of dense store networks, recognizable design, beverage innovation, seasonal launches, customer loyalty, and digital ordering. Starbucks Rewards, mobile ordering, stored-value cards, and app-based payment have connected the physical store network with a large digital ecosystem. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the company accelerated drive-through, delivery, curbside, and mobile-pickup formats, moving some locations away from the traditional sit-down coffeehouse model. Starbucks has also faced labor, legal, racial-bias, market-performance, and political controversies. Its response to the 2018 Philadelphia arrests included an apology from CEO Kevin Johnson and the temporary closure of approximately 8,000 U.S. stores for racial-bias training. The company later experienced leadership changes, including the replacement of Laxman Narasimhan by Brian Niccol in 2024. In 2025, Starbucks ended its general open-door seating and restroom policy and required customers to make a purchase to use those areas; it also announced a substantial menu simplification. Starbucks remains one of the world's largest coffeehouse chains, with a mix of company-operated and licensed stores across international markets.

Starbucks opened its first store in Seattle on March 30, 1971. Jerry Baldwin, Zev Siegl, and Gordon Bowker founded the business after becoming interested in high-quality coffee beans and equipment through the influence of Alfred Peet. The original operation was a coffee-bean retailer, and its early stores did not primarily serve espresso beverages. The first location operated on Western Avenue before moving to Pike Place Market, where the company established a lasting association with Seattle's historic public market. During the 1970s, Starbucks developed roasting and sourcing capabilities. Peet's Coffee initially supplied green coffee beans, and Alfred Peet helped train Starbucks' early roastmaster after that relationship ended. In 1984, Starbucks' original owners acquired Peet's Coffee. By the middle of the decade, Starbucks had several Seattle stores and had begun selling espresso drinks. Howard Schultz joined Starbucks in the 1980s after observing Italian café culture. He advocated transforming Starbucks into a place where customers could buy handcrafted espresso drinks and spend time in a communal setting. In 1987, Schultz acquired the Starbucks business and incorporated the existing chain into his Il Giornale operation. The company soon opened outside Seattle, including locations in Vancouver and Chicago. Expansion across the Pacific Northwest, Midwest, and later the rest of the United States established the model that became the modern Starbucks chain. Starbucks went public in June 1992. Its expansion accelerated during the 1990s, supported by company-operated stores, licensing arrangements, acquisitions, and new beverage categories. The 1994 acquisition of The Coffee Connection gave Starbucks rights connected with the Frappuccino concept, which became a major branded product after its Starbucks launch in 1995. The company also acquired Pasqua Coffee in 1999 and expanded its retail and food capabilities. In the 2000s, Starbucks broadened its portfolio through the acquisition of Seattle's Best Coffee and Torrefazione Italia in 2003 and most company-owned Diedrich Coffee and Coffee People stores in 2006. It experimented with customer feedback through My Starbucks Idea, acquired the manufacturer of the Clover brewing system, and continued developing premium brewing formats. Rapid expansion eventually exposed weaknesses during the Great Recession. In 2008 and 2009, Starbucks closed many underperforming stores, reduced planned U.S. growth, and eliminated thousands of positions. The retrenchment was accompanied by renewed attention to product quality, store standards, and the customer experience. During the 2010s, Starbucks became increasingly connected to mobile technology and loyalty services. It introduced U.S. menu calorie labeling, expanded app-based payment and ordering, and used social platforms for promotions such as Tweet-a-Coffee. The company continued international growth, acquired full ownership of its China joint venture in 2017, and explored technology for tracing coffee from farms to consumers. It also adjusted store design toward more locally relevant formats rather than imposing one uniform design worldwide. The company faced major controversy in 2018 after two Black men were arrested at a Philadelphia store while waiting for a meeting. The incident prompted protests and an apology from CEO Kevin Johnson. Starbucks closed approximately 8,000 U.S. stores for racial-bias training and announced additional measures intended to prevent similar incidents. Other controversies and legal disputes have involved labor relations, discrimination claims, business practices, and the company's social and political positioning. The COVID-19 pandemic forced Starbucks to close café-only stores temporarily in the United States while emphasizing drive-through and delivery service. The company subsequently accelerated mobile pickup, curbside collection, delivery, and convenience-led store formats. It announced plans to close hundreds of locations in the United States and Canada while adding or redesigning stores oriented toward pickup and drive-through transactions. In the 2020s, Starbucks continued to manage international restructuring and leadership changes. It exited Russia in 2022, with the former stores later operating under a different name. Laxman Narasimhan became CEO in 2023 but was replaced by Brian Niccol in 2024. The company also faced the bankruptcy of its Brazilian operating partner, SouthRock Capital. In 2025, Starbucks ended its open-door policy for seating and restrooms and announced a substantial menu reduction intended to make store operations simpler. Its continuing business combines a large physical network with licensed operations, packaged products, premium concepts, and digital loyalty services.

• 2025

  Open-door policy ends and menu is simplified

  [2]Starbucksen.wikipedia.org

  Starbucks requires purchases for café seating and restroom use and announces a substantial menu reduction.

• 2024

  Brian Niccol becomes CEO

  [2]Starbucksen.wikipedia.org

  Starbucks announces the replacement of Laxman Narasimhan by Brian Niccol.

• 2022

  Exit from Russia

  [2]Starbucksen.wikipedia.org

  Starbucks sells its Russian stores after suspending operations following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

• 2020

  Pandemic-driven shift toward convenience formats

  [2]Starbucksen.wikipedia.org

  Starbucks emphasizes drive-through, delivery, curbside pickup, and mobile-order stores during the COVID-19 pandemic.

• 2018

  Philadelphia incident and racial-bias training

  [2]Starbucksen.wikipedia.org

  After two men are arrested at a Philadelphia store, Starbucks apologizes and closes approximately 8,000 U.S. stores for training.

• 2017

  Starbucks takes full ownership of its China venture

  [2]Starbucksen.wikipedia.org

  Starbucks acquires the remaining stake in its Chinese joint venture from Uni-President Enterprises and President Chain Store.

• 2013

  Mobile purchases exceed ten percent in U.S. stores

  [2]Starbucksen.wikipedia.org

  Starbucks reports that more than one-tenth of in-store purchases are being made through its mobile platform.

• 2008

  My Starbucks Idea launches

  [2]Starbucksen.wikipedia.org

  The company creates an online community for customers to submit, discuss, and vote on suggestions.

• 2008

  Store rationalization during the recession

  [2]Starbucksen.wikipedia.org

  Starbucks announces extensive store closures, job reductions, and slower U.S. expansion.

• 2003

  Seattle's Best Coffee acquisition

  [2]Starbucksen.wikipedia.org

  Starbucks acquires Seattle's Best Coffee and Torrefazione Italia.

• 1995

  Frappuccino launches under Starbucks

  [2]Starbucksen.wikipedia.org

  Starbucks introduces the Frappuccino brand, which becomes a major cold-beverage line.

• 1994

  Acquisition of The Coffee Connection

  [2]Starbucksen.wikipedia.org

  The acquisition gives Starbucks rights associated with the Frappuccino beverage concept.

• 1992

  Initial public offering

  [2]Starbucksen.wikipedia.org

  Starbucks lists its shares on Nasdaq under the ticker SBUX.

• 1987

  Howard Schultz acquires Starbucks

  [1]Starbucks official company informationstarbucks.com

  Schultz acquires the company, converts his Il Giornale outlets to Starbucks, and begins the coffeehouse-led expansion.

• 1987

  First stores outside Seattle

  [2]Starbucksen.wikipedia.org

  Starbucks opens locations in Vancouver, British Columbia, and Chicago.

• 1984

  Original owners acquire Peet's Coffee

  [2]Starbucksen.wikipedia.org

  Starbucks' original owners purchase Peet's Coffee, strengthening the group's position in specialty coffee.

• 1971

  Starbucks is founded in Seattle

  [1]Starbucks official company informationstarbucks.com

  Jerry Baldwin, Zev Siegl, and Gordon Bowker open Starbucks as a retailer of roasted coffee beans and related equipment.

A scaled specialty-coffee brand positioned around handcrafted beverages, store experience, customization, convenience, seasonal innovation, and digital loyalty.

• Coffee beverages

  Espresso beverages

  Handcrafted drinks built around espresso, including lattes, cappuccinos, mochas, macchiatos, and seasonal variations. Customers can generally customize size, milk, flavoring, temperature, and toppings. Espresso beverages became central to Starbucks after the company moved from roasted-bean retail toward the Italian-inspired coffeehouse model in the 1980s.

• Coffee beverages · 1971

  Brewed coffee

  Drip-brewed and other brewed coffees served hot or, in selected formats, chilled. This line connects the current café business with Starbucks' original identity as a seller and roaster of whole coffee beans. It includes regularly offered coffees as well as rotating blends, single-origin coffees, and premium brewing selections.

• Blended cold beverages · 1995

  Frappuccino

  A Starbucks signature blended beverage family made with ice and coffee or non-coffee flavor bases. Frappuccino drinks are commonly finished with whipped cream, sauces, syrups, or other toppings and are frequently used for seasonal and limited-time innovation. Starbucks obtained rights connected with the concept through its 1994 acquisition of The Coffee Connection and launched the Starbucks version in 1995.

• Cold coffee beverages

  Cold brew

  Coffee prepared through extended contact with cold water and served chilled, often over ice and sometimes with milk, foam, or flavored additions. Cold brew is part of Starbucks' broader effort to grow cold beverage occasions and provide alternatives to hot brewed coffee and espresso drinks.

• Tea beverages

  Tea beverages

  A range of hot teas, iced teas, tea lattes, and tea-based mixed beverages. Tea broadens Starbucks' offer beyond coffee and allows regional adaptation through different tea traditions, flavor profiles, and preparation styles.

• Non-coffee beverages

  Refreshers and cold drinks

  Fruit-forward refreshment beverages, juices, and other cold drinks aimed at customers seeking alternatives to coffee. These products support Starbucks' emphasis on cold beverages, afternoon consumption, seasonal launches, and customization.

• Food

  Food and bakery

  Pastries, breakfast items, sandwiches, snacks, and other portable foods sold for pairing with beverages or as light meals. The food assortment varies by market and store format, with local and seasonal products used to increase the range of customer occasions.

• Packaged coffee · 1971

  Whole-bean and packaged coffee

  Whole-bean, ground, instant, and other packaged coffee products extend the Starbucks brand beyond its cafés. These products support at-home preparation and are distributed through Starbucks stores, licensed channels, and consumer packaged-goods arrangements.

• Premium coffee retail

  Starbucks Reserve and Roastery

  Premium retail and experiential concepts featuring higher-end coffees, specialty preparation methods, distinctive store environments, and expanded food or beverage programs. Roasteries function as large-format brand showcases, while Reserve products and stores emphasize rarity, craft, and coffee education.

• 2026

  US congressman demands Starbucks close its first stores in China's Xinjiang

  Starbucks, the multinational coffeehouse chain, was the subject of a public demand by a United States congressman, as reported by Reuters. The official called on the company to close its first stores in China's Xinjiang region. The report identifies the demand as public but does not state the congressman's reasons, the number of stores involved, their specific locations, or any timeline. No response from Starbucks is stated in the source, and no corporate action, decision, or outcome is reported. The item is recorded here as a controversy note concerning the brand's operations in Xinjiang, based solely on the cited report.

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• 2026

  Proposed class-action lawsuit filed against Starbucks over 'sugar-free' protein drinks

  In October 2026, a proposed class-action lawsuit was filed in federal court in Washington state against Starbucks by three consumers who purchased drinks in California, New York and Washington. The suit alleges that Starbucks' "sugar-free" protein beverages contain between 13 and 21 grams of sugar per venti-sized serving, and that no reasonable consumer would expect a drink labeled "sugar-free" to contain that amount. It targets eight hot and iced protein beverages, including the Sugar-Free Vanilla Protein Latte, Sugar-Free Caramel Protein Latte and protein matcha drinks, and seeks to stop Starbucks from using "sugar-free" on products containing sugar. Starbucks disputes the allegations, saying the claims have no merit, that it has consistently provided nutrition information, and that the sugar comes naturally from protein-boosted milk while sugar-free syrups are used for flavoring.

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• 2026

  Starbucks sued over hot tea spill injuries at San Diego store

  A lawsuit was filed against Starbucks in San Diego Superior Court on June 24, alleging that hot tea served with an unsecured lid on a wobbly table spilled onto the lap and genitals of a 63-year-old oil-and-gas executive, causing catastrophic burns and debilitating nerve damage. The case was removed to San Diego federal court on August 6. In an August 6 answer, Starbucks denied the allegations.

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• 2026

  Starbucks settles North Hollywood customer’s lawsuit

  A customer settled his negligence lawsuit against Starbucks. The customer alleged that hot liquid spilled onto his lap after a drive-thru drink was handed to him with an unsecured lid. The settlement terms were not disclosed. The event was reported on October 29, 2026.

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• 2023

  Discrimination damages awarded to former regional manager

  A court ordered Starbucks to pay punitive and compensatory damages to a former regional manager after finding that she was dismissed because she was white in connection with the company's response to the Philadelphia incident.

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• 2023

  Bankruptcy of Brazilian operating partner

  SouthRock Capital, which operated Starbucks locations in Brazil, entered bankruptcy proceedings. The operator said stores would continue operating while the business was restructured and weaker locations were addressed.

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• 2022

  Starbucks faces backlash over Chongqing store incident

  In February 2022, Starbucks faced criticism in China after a report circulated online that staff at a Chongqing store told police officers eating outside the store to move away. The report went viral, prompting public backlash against the company. Starbucks apologized for inappropriate communications and described the incident as a misunderstanding. The company denied that its staff chased away the police officers or attempted to file complaints against them. The event drew attention to the incident and the company's response in China.

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• 2022

  Report highlights food-safety complaints concerning Starbucks

  A consumer-complaint platform's annual report described complaints alleging insect eggs in Starbucks coffee beans and some food being spoiled. The article reports complaints and does not establish that the allegations were determined to be true.

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• 2022

  Starbucks workers walk out over workplace safety concerns

  Employees at a Starbucks store in Buffalo walked off the job, saying they lacked the staff and resources to work safely amid rising COVID-19 cases. Starbucks closed the store for the day. Starbucks Workers United accused the company of prioritizing profits over workers; a Starbucks spokesperson said the company had met and exceeded CDC and expert guidelines and offered vaccine and isolation pay.

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• 2021

  Starbucks closes two China stores amid food-safety investigation

  After local media reported that two Starbucks outlets in Wuxi used expired ingredients, Starbucks said it had immediately closed the stores to conduct an investigation. The reported allegations were not independently established in the supplied source.

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• 2018Racial-bias education response

  United States

  After the Philadelphia arrests, Starbucks closed approximately 8,000 U.S. stores for a company-wide racial-bias training session.

  Outcome. The action became a prominent corporate response to a racial-discrimination controversy, although it did not eliminate later disputes involving the company.

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• 2013Tweet-a-Coffee

  United States

  Customers could use Twitter to send a Starbucks gift card to another person by combining the campaign handle with the recipient's username.

  Outcome. Demonstrated the use of social media, mobile commerce, and gifting in Starbucks' digital marketing.

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• 2008My Starbucks Idea

  United States · International digital audiences

  Starbucks created an online customer community where users could submit ideas, comment on proposals, and vote on suggestions. The initiative made customer participation part of the brand's innovation and feedback process.

  Outcome. Established a visible digital feedback channel and reinforced Starbucks' community-oriented positioning.

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• 2025

  End of the open-door policyStrategy

  Background

  Starbucks reviewed how store seating and restrooms were used as it sought to clarify customer standards and store operations.

  Action taken

  The company required customers to make a purchase to use café seating and restrooms.

  Aftermath

  The change narrowed general public access to Starbucks stores and marked a departure from the earlier open-door approach.

  Source

• 2025

  Menu simplificationStrategy

  Background

  Starbucks sought to reduce operational complexity and improve execution.

  Action taken

  The company announced a reduction of approximately 30 percent of its menu.

  Aftermath

  The decision was intended to simplify preparation and service, although longer-term effects were not established in the reference material.

  Source

• 2024

  Chief executive transition to Brian NiccolOther

  Background

  Starbucks announced a leadership change after Laxman Narasimhan's tenure as CEO.

  Action taken

  The company appointed Brian Niccol, previously CEO of Chipotle, as its next chief executive.

  Aftermath

  The transition placed a new leader in charge of Starbucks' operational, customer, and growth strategy.

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• 2022

  Exit from the Russian marketStrategy

  Background

  Starbucks suspended operations in Russia following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

  Action taken

  The company sold all of its Russian stores, which were later rebranded as Stars Coffee.

  Aftermath

  Starbucks ceased direct operation in Russia and the former locations continued under a different brand.

  Source

• 2020

  Move toward convenience-led store formatsStrategy

  Background

  COVID-19 restrictions and changing customer behavior reduced the role of traditional café seating and increased demand for contactless collection.

  Action taken

  Starbucks planned closures and redesigned locations with greater emphasis on drive-through, delivery, curbside pickup, and mobile ordering.

  Aftermath

  The pandemic accelerated the integration of digital ordering with smaller or more pickup-oriented retail formats.

  Source

• 2017

  Full ownership of the China joint ventureM&A

  Background

  China was a major growth market for Starbucks and had previously been operated with local partners.

  Action taken

  Starbucks acquired the remaining 50 percent of its Chinese venture from Uni-President Enterprises and President Chain Store.

  Aftermath

  The transaction gave Starbucks greater control over its China retail operations.

  Transaction value. (2017)

  Source

• 2008

  Recession-era store rationalizationStrategy

  Background

  Economic weakness and underperforming stores challenged Starbucks' rapid expansion model.

  Action taken

  The company announced hundreds of store closures, reduced U.S. expansion, and substantial job cuts.

  Aftermath

  Starbucks concentrated on store performance, operating discipline, and restoring the customer experience.

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• 1995

  Launch of FrappuccinoProduct launch

  Background

  Starbucks obtained rights associated with The Coffee Connection's blended beverage concept through its 1994 acquisition.

  Action taken

  Starbucks launched the Frappuccino under its own brand.

  Aftermath

  The beverage became one of Starbucks' most recognizable product families and strengthened its cold-drink business.

  Source

• 1987

  Shift from bean retailer to coffeehouse chainStrategy

  Background

  Howard Schultz believed Starbucks could adapt the Italian espresso-bar experience for the American market.

  Action taken

  After acquiring Starbucks, Schultz converted his Il Giornale outlets to the Starbucks name and emphasized handcrafted espresso beverages and café environments.

  Aftermath

  The change created the operating and brand model that supported Starbucks' national and international expansion.

  Source

• 2026.10.29

  Reported2026.10.30

  Starbucks settles North Hollywood customer’s lawsuit[19]Starbucks settles North Hollywood customer’s lawsuitmynewsla.com

  A customer settled his negligence lawsuit against Starbucks, alleging that hot liquid spilled onto his lap after a drive-thru drink was handed to him with an unsecured lid. The settlement terms were not disclosed.

• 2026.10.08

  Reported2026.10.08

  Starbucks reportedly working with advisers on takeover proposal for Chipotle[29]据报道星巴克正与顾问合作制定收购Chipotle的方案cnbc.com

  The Financial Times reported on Oct. 8, 2026, that Starbucks has been working with advisers in recent months on a takeover proposal for Chipotle Mexican Grill; the deal is unconfirmed and it is unclear whether Starbucks will pursue it. The report sent Chipotle stock up about 6% on Thursday while Starbucks shares fell slightly. A Starbucks spokesperson said the company does not comment on rumors and speculation, and Chipotle did not immediately respond to a request for comment; analysts viewed the odds of a completed deal as relatively low.

  Weekdays and relative dates follow the original report; their exact calendar dates have not been verified.

• Unconfirmed

  Reported2026.10.07

  Starbucks launches unusually small storefronts in new company growth plan[30]星巴克在公司新增长计划中推出超小型门店news.google.com

  Starbucks is launching unusually small storefronts as part of a new company growth plan, as reported by KCENTV.com.

• Unconfirmed

  Reported2026.10.05

  Starbucks opens two stores in Xinjiang[31]星巴克在新疆开设两家门店cnbc.com

  Starbucks opened two stores in Urumqi, marking the brand's entry into Xinjiang amid criticism from U.S. lawmakers over human-rights and forced-labor concerns in the region.

• 2026.10.02

  Reported2026.10.10

  Proposed class-action lawsuit filed against Starbucks over 'sugar-free' protein drinks[5]Proposed class-action lawsuit filed against Starbucks over 'sugar-free' protein drinksfoxnews.com

  A proposed class-action lawsuit was filed on Oct. 2, 2026 in federal court in Washington state by three consumers who bought the drinks in California, New York and Washington, alleging that Starbucks' "sugar-free" protein beverages contain between 13 and 21 grams of sugar per venti-sized serving and that no reasonable consumer would expect a drink labeled "sugar-free" to contain that amount. The suit targets eight hot and iced protein beverages, including the Sugar-Free Vanilla Protein Latte, Sugar-Free Caramel Protein Latte and protein matcha drinks, and asks the court to stop Starbucks from using "sugar-free" on products containing sugar. Starbucks is disputing the allegations, saying the claims have no merit, that it has consistently provided nutrition information, and that the sugar comes naturally from protein-boosted milk while sugar-free syrups are used for flavoring.

• Unconfirmed

  Reported2026.10.02

  US congressman demands Starbucks close its first stores in China's Xinjiang[3]US congressman demands Starbucks close its first stores in China's Xinjiangnews.google.com

  A US congressman publicly demanded that Starbucks close its first stores in China's Xinjiang region, as reported by Reuters. No company response is stated in the source.

• Unconfirmed

  Reported2026.09.25

  Starbucks plans store closures across North America[32]星巴克计划关闭北美多地门店news.google.com

  Starbucks plans to close stores across North America, while its locations in Wyoming are set to remain open under the plan.

• 2026.09.24

  Reported2026.09.24

  Starbucks to close about 250 North American cafes in latest round of turnaround closures[33]星巴克宣布关闭约250家北美表现不佳门店，推进转型新一轮关店cnbc.com

  Starbucks announced on Thursday, September 24, 2026 that it will close about 250 underperforming cafes in North America, roughly 1% of its more than 18,000 locations in the region, as part of its turnaround under CEO Brian Niccol. For fiscal 2026 the company now projects 440 net new cafe openings, down from its prior outlook of 600 to 650, and expects about $300 million in restructuring charges, including about $200 million for early lease exits and employee separation benefits and about $100 million in noncash disposal and impairment charges. Most closures are expected before the end of fiscal 2026.

  Weekdays and relative dates follow the original report; their exact calendar dates have not been verified.

• 2026.08.20

  Reported2026.08.20

  Starbucks announces layoffs of more than 200 employees[34]星巴克宣布裁员200多人wibw.com

  Starbucks filed a notice on Thursday that it plans to lay off more than 200 workers, saying the cuts stem from a previously announced reorganization and are not part of a new restructuring. Most of the layoffs are expected to impact the coffeehouse and design teams, and affected workers reportedly include employees who declined offers to keep their jobs by moving to Nashville, Tennessee.

  Weekdays and relative dates follow the original report; their exact calendar dates have not been verified.

• 2026.08.06

  Reported2026.08.12

  Starbucks sued over hot tea spill injuries at San Diego store[6]Starbucks sued over hot tea spill injuries at San Diego storeindependent.co.uk

  Oil-and-gas executive Vladimir Podlipskiy, 63, sued Starbucks in San Diego Superior Court on June 24, alleging that a hot tea served with an unsecured lid on a wobbly table spilled on his lap and genitals, causing catastrophic burns and debilitating nerve damage; the case was removed to San Diego federal court on August 6, and Starbucks denied the allegations in an August 6 answer.

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53. 53星巴克推出《咖啡夜聊》访谈节目prnasia.com
54. 54星巴克宣布推出假日饮品系列z94radio.iheart.com
55. 55星巴克与 Lance Bass 合作推出 Holiday Presence Exchange 活动933flz.iheart.com
56. 56星巴克在柯林斯堡Midtown开设门店999thepoint.com
57. 57星巴克与西雅图海怪队宣布社区合作mynorthwest.com
58. 58星巴克在温彻斯特开设新门店dailyecho.co.uk
59. 59星巴克宣布推出「21天Live Well之旅」cosmopolitan.com.hk
60. 60星巴克在中国推出可持续包装usa.chinadaily.com.cn
61. 61星巴克推出夏日茶饮及生酮饮食食品cosmopolitan.com.hk
62. 6223.5 Degrees 开设第 80 家星巴克咖啡店dailyecho.co.uk
63. 63Bakkt宣布星巴克成为其数位钱包商户合作伙伴coinspeaker.com
64. 64星巴克推出 Cold & Crafted 瓶装咖啡star1029.iheart.com
65. 65Starbucks、Arby’s 和 Qdoba 在 Fort Sam Houston Exchange 开始营业dvidshub.net
66. 66星巴克在印度尼西亚推出植物肉菜单商品vegnews.com
67. 67星巴克宣布Roz Brewer将卸任首席运营官businessinsider.com
68. 68星巴克提出支持华盛顿州疫苗接种工作econotimes.com
69. 69雀巢与星巴克合作在乌克兰推出咖啡产品kyivpost.com
70. 70雀巢与星巴克在乌克兰推出家用咖啡产品线en.interfax.com.ua
71. 71星巴克推出开心果拿铁hits1061seattle.iheart.com
72. 72Pokémon GO 与星巴克宣布在亚洲市场合作gonintendo.com
73. 73星巴克任命Mellody Hobson为下一任非执行董事会主席nrn.com
74. 74星巴克在台推出耶诞居家咖啡商品supertaste.tvbs.com.tw
75. 75星巴克在台湾重新推出芝麻抹茶那堤travel.setn.com
76. 76Tata Starbucks在印度推出移动点单和支付功能moneycontrol.com
77. 77Starbucks 推出南瓜香料拿铁热线y102reading.iheart.com
78. 78星巴克韩国下调门店座位容量businesstoday.in
79. 79星巴克宣布扩大路边取货服务abc7.com
80. 80星巴克在布加勒斯特开设街面咖啡店zfenglish.com
81. 81星巴克宣布扩大Rewards会员支付方式cnbc.com
82. 82Tata Starbucks推出得来速订单八五折优惠thehindubusinessline.com
83. 83星巴克与 Impossible Foods 合作推出早餐三明治businessinsider.com
84. 84Campus West 星巴克门店永久关闭k99.com
85. 85星巴克发布盈利预警finance.sina.com.cn
86. 86星巴克中国升级星享俱乐部会员制度finance.sina.com.cn
87. 87星巴克携手担当者行动启动阅读助学项目prnasia.com
88. 88星巴克中国开通官方小程序finance.sina.com.cn
89. 89槓路易莎？星巴克不僅優惠一個月 全台百門市推「外送」 | 生活 | 三立新聞網 SETN.COMsetn.com
90. 90继续看好中国市场 星巴克宣布一期投资9亿元建设咖啡烘焙工厂finance.sina.com.cn
91. 91美国四州宣布“居家令” 星巴克绝大多数北美门店暂停堂食finance.sina.com.cn
92. 92美国四州宣布“居家令”，星巴克绝大多数北美门店暂停堂食tech.sina.com.cn
93. 93星巴克、迪士尼都入坑，推出人造肉產品菜單！150歲食品巨頭也加入戰局bnext.com.tw
94. 94星巴克第三财季亏损6.78亿美元 未来两年将关闭600家北美门店finance.sina.com.cn
95. 95星巴克发起“星善食主义”行动 倡导“让好变更好”环保生活方式prnasia.com
96. 96星巴克开卖人造肉：吃假的比吃真的还贵finance.sina.com.cn
97. 97星巴克开卖人造肉牛肉面 一碗最低59元jd.zol.com.cn
98. 98星巴克開賣生吐司了 超夯「芝麻抹茶那堤」同步回歸 | 女孩 | 三立新聞網 SETN.COMsetn.com
99. 99星巴克拟关闭全美400家门店 因疫情损失32亿美元chinaz.com
100. 100星巴克启动“乡村妈妈加速计划”，定向捐赠700万元finance.sina.com.cn
101. 101星巴克任命新CMO，进一步推动数字化改革tech.sina.com.cn
102. 102星巴克首次推出「紙本飲料券」 最多現省2百再爽喝一杯 | 生活 | 三立新聞網 SETN.COMsetn.com
103. 103星巴克推出珍奶布丁蕨餅！記好這兩天 咖啡午後買一送一 | 生活 | 三立新聞網 SETN.COMsetn.com
104. 104星巴克宣布再次涨价！首席运营官：目前并没有对顾客的需求产生任何影响finance.sina.com.cn
105. 105星巴克已临时关闭过半中国门店，但CEO今天说继续坚定在华发展！finance.sina.com.cn
106. 106African-American Customer Sues Starbucks For Racially Biased Service.prnewswire.com
107. 107Allergic customer sues Starbucks for allegedly serving him coffee with almond milkyahoo.com
108. 108Another Starbucks Closes Shop In Fort Collins999thepoint.com
109. 109Black Former Starbucks Employee Sues Company, Claims He Wasn't Protected During Racist Attackblackenterprise.com
110. 110Capital Caff: Starbucks Raises Prices, Drawing Ire of China's Coffee Loversthebeijinger.com
111. 111Customer with nut allergy sues Starbucks for mistakenly serving him almond milkwbrz.com
112. 112Dublin Starbucks Store Permanently Closespatch.com
113. 113Ex-manager sues Starbucks for firing after arrest of 2 black men at Philadelphia storeabcnews.com
114. 114Former Starbucks employee sues company, alleges discrimination after 2 black men were arrested in Philadelphia storewtvr.com
115. 115Former Starbucks employee sues for unpaid OT on behalf of store managerscastanet.net
116. 116Kelowna's Starbucks donates 30 milk jugs to supportive housingcastanet.net
117. 117Man Sues Starbucks After Suffering Burns In Drive-Thruclassicrock961.com
118. 118Man Sues Starbucks After Suffering Burns In Drive-Thrukfox95.com
119. 119Man sues Starbucks, claims scalding tea disfigured his genitalstorontosun.com
120. 120M’sian Opens 2nd Signing Store & Employs Staff With Hearing Impairmentgoodyfeed.com
121. 121Nestle teams up with Starbucks to launch premium instant coffeethestar.com.my
122. 122New hope in a cup: Starbucks opens community store in Tanah Abang - Tue, March 3, 2020 - The Jakarta Postthejakartapost.com
123. 123Oregon man sues Starbucks over almond milk allergykkco11news.com
124. 124Oregon man sues Starbucks over almond milk allergy - KOBI-TV NBC5 / KOTI-TV NBC2kobi5.com
125. 125Oregon man with severe nut allergy sues Starbucks for $10,000, claims he was served coffee with almond milknydailynews.com
126. 126Oregon woman sues Starbucks after being burned by hot waterdailymail.com
127. 127Portland Man Sues Starbucks - KXLkxl.com
128. 128Starbucks (NASDAQ:SBUX) reports sales below analyst estimates in Q3 CY2026 earningsmarkets.financialcontent.com
129. 129Starbucks announces opening date for Wisconsin Rapids coffee shopwisconsinrapidstribune.com
130. 130Starbucks announces push to open more stores in lower-income communitiesfoxnews.com
131. 131Starbucks Apologizes For "Cop With No Coffee Incident" - Canyon Newscanyon-news.com
132. 132Starbucks Chicago opens today, the coffee giant’s largest store yetinsideretail.asia
133. 133Starbucks China closes stores over coronavirus concernsfastcasual.com
134. 134Starbucks Closes Counter Service And Moves To Drive-Thru And Delivery Onlywindsorite.ca
135. 135Starbucks closes half its China stores during virus outbreaknationthailand.com
136. 136Starbucks closes store at Fullerton Waterboat House as lease endsbusinesstimes.com.sg
137. 137Starbucks donates $10 million in grants to employees in need during coronavirus crisisnrn.com
138. 138Starbucks Donates $150k to Fight Hunger in Central Texasmyb106.com
139. 139Starbucks expands delivery service to Phoenix, other US citiesabc15.com
140. 140Starbucks expands delivery services in China with Meituan tie-upfoxbusiness.com
141. 141Starbucks Indonesia opens first community storeinsideretail.asia
142. 142Starbucks launches free digital content via in-store WiFifastcasual.com
143. 143Starbucks Offers 50% off via Uber Eats on February 14, 2022 | 106.1 KMEL | DCkmel.iheart.com
144. 144Starbucks Offers 50% off via Uber Eats on Valentine's Day | 104.7 KISS FM Phoenix | EJ1047kissfm.iheart.com
145. 145Starbucks officially opens first-ever Canadian Pickup store in Torontomobilesyrup.com
146. 146Starbucks opened more new stores than McDonald's and Subway, the two biggest chains in the world, during the pandemicyahoo.com
147. 147Starbucks opens 1st Reserve Store in Penangbernama.com
148. 148Starbucks opens 2nd signing store in Malaysia, employs 7 hearing impaired staffmothership.sg
149. 149Starbucks Opens A Store In Japan Where All Of The Staff Is Fluent In Sign Languageboredpanda.com
150. 150Starbucks Opens Coffee Shop Within Iulius Mall Suceava; Reaches 48 Units In Romaniazfenglish.com
151. 151Starbucks opens first drive-thru outlet in Indialivemint.com
152. 152Starbucks opens first drive-thru store in India- Moneycontrol.commoneycontrol.com
153. 153Starbucks opens first sign language store in Japanmothership.sg
154. 154Starbucks Opens First Store In Grand Turk, Turks & Caicosfinanznachrichten.de
155. 155Starbucks opens Greener Store and testing vegan menu with 50% plant-based Items | EconoTimeseconotimes.com
156. 156Starbucks opens its 1st ever Canadian Pickup store in Torontomobilesyrup.com
157. 157Starbucks opens its biggest store everkxxv.com
158. 158Starbucks opens its biggest store ever in Chicago - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports | Fort Lauderdalewsvn.com
159. 159Starbucks opens its first store in Indonesia that gives back to the communitysea.mashable.com
160. 160Starbucks opens its largest store in Thailand and it's absolutely scenicsea.mashable.com
161. 161Starbucks opens UK stores Thursday with precautionsfastcasual.com
162. 162Starbucks partners with Meituan to expand delivery services in China | EconoTimeseconotimes.com
163. 163Starbucks Partners with Organization Promoting Sex-Changes for Minorscrosswalk.com
164. 164Starbucks pledges $250K to COVID-19 Response Fundfastcasual.com
165. 165Starbucks Reports Q1 Earnings Beat, Addresses Potential Coronavirus Impact - Starbucks (NASDAQ:SBUX)benzinga.com
166. 166Starbucks rolls out cookie for transgender charitybakeryinfo.co.uk
167. 167Starbucks S'pore launches cute rat-themed tumblers, mugs & merch for CNY 2020mothership.sg
168. 168Starbucks S'pore Launches Exclusive Starbucks Card Made From Recycled Burlap Coffee Bagsgoodyfeed.com
169. 169Starbucks sales miss expectations, but its U.S. turnaround is gaining steamcnbc.com

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