Current Report · Items 2.05, 7.01 · 8-K
Starbucks Corporation
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Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities · Regulation FD Disclosure
Item 2.05 Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities On September 22, 2026, the Board of Directors of Starbucks Corporation (the “Company”) approved further actions under its previously announced “Back to Starbucks” strategy. The “Back to Starbucks” strategy focuses on revitalizing coffeehouses, enhancing the customer experience, and strengthening the Company’s coffeehouse portfolio.…
Filed Sep 24, 2026Accepted Sep 24, 2026, 6:55 AM EDTCIK 829224Accession 0000829224-26-000145
Company context
Since 1971, Starbucks Coffee Company has been committed to ethically sourcing and roasting high-quality arabica coffee. Today, with more than 40,000 stores worldwide, the company is the premier roaster and retailer of specialty coffee in the world. Through our unwavering commitment to excellence and our guiding principles, we bring the unique Starbucks Experience to life for every customer through every cup. To share in the experience, please visit us in our stores or online at about.starbucks.com or starbucks.com
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Starbucks Corporation · 8-K · Filed 2026-09-24
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Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share
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- NASDAQ
- Classification
- COMMON
- Status
- Current
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Item 2.05Item 2.05 - Costs with Exit or Disposal
Item 2.05 Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities
On September 22, 2026, the Board of Directors of Starbucks Corporation (the “Company”) approved further actions under its previously announced “Back to Starbucks” strategy.
The “Back to Starbucks” strategy focuses on revitalizing coffeehouses, enhancing the customer experience, and strengthening the Company’s coffeehouse portfolio. As part of that strategy, the Company further assessed its existing North America store portfolio and will close approximately 1% of its more than 18,000 North America coffeehouses that do not deliver the coffeehouse experience and financial performance expected of the brand.
The Company expects the majority of the coffeehouse closures will be completed by the end of fiscal year 2026 with a significant portion of the associated cash and non-cash charges incurred in fiscal year 2026. Of the approximately $300 million of restructuring charges to be incurred, the Company anticipates that approximately $200 million will be cash charges primarily related to lease exit costs and employee separation benefits. The remaining $100 million will be non-cash charges due to disposal and impairment of company-operated coffeehouse assets.
Item 7.01Item 7.01 - Regulation FD Disclosure
Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.
The Company expects that full fiscal year 2026 net new global company-operated and licensed coffeehouse openings will be approximately 440, compared with its prior guidance of 600 to 650 net new openings. This is based on approximately 250 closures in North America as part of today’s announcement, partially offset by higher net new coffeehouse openings across the Company’s International markets. The Company continues to see significant longer-term growth opportunity ahead in North America and is actively developing a strong pipeline of new coffeehouses. The information contained in this Item 7.01 shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act.