Starbucks Confirms 11 Colorado Store Closures Amid Broader Restructuring Efforts
Starbucks Confirms 11 Colorado Store Closures Amid Broader Restructuring Efforts
Starbucks has officially confirmed the closure of at least 11 locations across metro Denver and Fort Collins. These closures are part of a larger strategic restructuring that saw the coffee giant announce plans to shutter hundreds of stores throughout the United States, Canada, and Europe in recent weeks.
Starbucks Chairman and CEO Brian Niccol stated that the company identified coffeehouses that either failed to provide the expected physical environment for customers and employees or lacked a clear path to financial viability. While store openings and closures are routine, Niccol acknowledged this current action is more significant, impacting both partners (employees) and the communities served.
The company, which reported 18,734 North American locations as of its third-quarter fiscal year 2025 results on June 29, anticipates ending the fiscal year with approximately 18,300 total Starbucks locations across the U.S. and Canada. Beyond store closures, Starbucks is also implementing non-retail headcount reductions, eliminating around 900 current non-retail partner roles and closing numerous open positions.
While Starbucks has not released an official list of affected locations, several media outlets, social media posts, and coffee enthusiasts have identified the following Colorado stores as closed:
- 3617 S. College Ave., Fort Collins
- 112 W. Laurel St., Fort Collins
- 1670 Broadway, Denver
- 1900 16th St., Denver
- 1416 Platte St., Denver (inside the REI store)
- 2975 E. Colfax Ave., Denver
- 5074 E. Hampden Ave., Denver
- 4505 Peoria St., Denver
- 2300 S. Parker Road, Aurora
- 6712 S. Potomac St., Centennial
- 4298 S. Broadway, Englewood
Niccol emphasized that Starbucks is prioritizing partner care, offering transfers to nearby locations where possible and providing comprehensive severance packages for those who cannot be immediately placed. He reiterated that these difficult decisions are crucial for building a more resilient Starbucks, aiming to increase the number of operated coffeehouses and redesign over 1,000 locations in fiscal year 2026.
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