Starbucks Closes Atlanta Regional Office, Takes $400M Restructuring Charge

Staff Report From Georgia CEO

Wednesday, May 20th, 2026

Starbucks is eliminating approximately 300 U.S. support roles and closing regional support offices in Atlanta, Burbank, Chicago and Dallas.

These actions are part of the company’s “Back to Starbucks” strategy to reduce complexity and lower costs for durable, profitable growth.

The restructuring involves $400 million in charges as the company streamlines its real estate footprint and global support organization.

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