Starbucks confirms latest round of job cuts

The world’s largest coffee chain has now laid off nearly 2,500 corporate staff since the start of 2025

Photo: Fabian Holtappels

The world’s largest coffee chain has now laid off nearly 2,500 corporate staff since the start of 2025

Starbucks has made further cuts to its corporate workforce as part of an ongoing global restructure.

The Seattle-based coffee chain has already cut 2,300 head office jobs since the start of 2025, primarily in the US.

Unlock Allegra Premium News & Insights

£29/month
Full digital access, cancel anytime.
What you get:
Curated global coffee news & independent editorial features
5THWAVE, the leading B2B coffee & hospitality magazine
Market trend data analysis powered by the latest World Coffee Portal research
In-depth interviews with CEOs, industry experts & entrepreneurs
Weekly Coffee Dose essential industry news briefing
Coffee 24/7, breaking industry news bulletins
Exclusive market infographics & data downloads
Subscribe for just £29

Already have an account? Sign In

Join 650,000+ coffee professionals worldwide.

Latest