# The company announced last week that it was laying off about 300 employees.

*business · news · 2026-05-18 · Spokane Spokesman-Review*

## Key points

- Starbucks is laying off 252 employees, including both Seattle headquarters and remote workers.
- Roles affected include administrative assistants, managers, and multiple vice presidents.
- Offices in Chicago, Dallas, Atlanta, and Burbank are closing, with remaining staff moving to remote work.
- Starbucks' restructuring will cost $400 million, covering severance and real estate portfolio reassessment.
- Starbucks has cut over 2,300 Washington-based employees since February 2025, per state data.

**Companies:** Starbucks
**Countries:** United States

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