Layoff Report

Store closures popping up - is this the start of something bigger?

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·43d ago·2 comments

Seeing a few local Starbucks locations closing down in my area over the past month. It's not just one or two; it feels like a pattern. Online, there are scattered reports and discussions about layoffs and store consolidations, but nothing official from corporate that I can find. My SM is acting cagey when asked directly, just giving the standard 'business as usual' line. But honestly, the closures are hard to ignore. Curious if others are noticing this in their regions. If so, are you experiencing any impact at your store or hearing anything about potential impacts on staffing? Trying to gauge the scale of this situation and if we should be bracing ourselves for more.

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·43d ago

Yeah, I've noticed a few around my city too. One of my usual spots shut down last week, and I heard through the grapevine that a couple of others are on the chopping block. It's definitely a bit concerning. I've been a regular for years, so seeing them disappear feels like losing a bit of a community hub. Hopefully, it's just a temporary dip and not a sign of bigger troubles.

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·43d ago

Interesting you mention this. My local Starbucks has been packed lately, almost uncomfortably so. I've wondered if maybe they're consolidating into fewer, larger locations to handle the volume better, or perhaps to cut down on overhead. It's hard to say without more info, but the 'business as usual' line from management does feel a little too rehearsed sometimes. I'll keep an eye out.