How many people has Starbucks laid off?

Starbucks has laid off a total of 360 employees across 1 reported layoff rounds. The first tracked event was in May 2026 and the most recent was in May 2026.

Is Starbucks still hiring?

While Starbucks has conducted layoffs, many large companies continue to hire in certain divisions even during restructuring periods. We recommend checking the Starbucks careers page directly and browsing our job board for current openings.

What should I do if I was laid off from Starbucks?

File for unemployment benefits immediately, review your severance agreement, and update your resume. Use our free Resume Builder to create an ATS-optimized resume, check market rates with our Salary Calculator, and explore open positions on our job board. Networking with former colleagues is also valuable — many find new roles through referrals within 3-6 months.

Starbucks Layoffs

Starbucks has laid off 360 employees across 1 rounds since 2026.

360

Total Laid Off

Rounds

Retail

Industry

May 2026

Most Recent

Layoff Timeline

May 13, 2026

360 employees

Starbucks cut roughly 300 corporate roles (plus ~61 Seattle technology jobs) and closed regional offices as part of a $2B cost-reduction target under CEO Brian Niccol; retail store staff were unaffected.

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Starbucks Layoffs

Starbucks has laid off 360 employees across 1 rounds since 2026.

360

Total Laid Off

Rounds

Retail

Industry

May 2026

Most Recent

Layoff Timeline

May 13, 2026

360 employees

Were you affected? Here’s what to do next.

Update Your Resume

Free ATS-optimized resume builder

Check Market Rates

Know your worth before negotiating

Browse Open Jobs

Thousands of active listings

Starbucks Layoffs

Layoff Timeline

Were you affected? Here’s what to do next.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Starbucks Layoffs

Layoff Timeline

Were you affected? Here’s what to do next.

Frequently Asked Questions

Related job searches