Company: Starbucks
Locations: Seattle, Washington
Departments affected: Corporate roles only
Number laid off: 612 in Seattle filings, within a broader 1,100 corporate reduction
Headquarters: Seattle, Washington
What happened: Starbucks eliminated 1,100 corporate positions to create smaller, more nimble teams, with Washington WARN records showing 612 Seattle based roles affected. Retail store, roasting and distribution jobs were not part of the cut. Leadership paired the move with an updated in office policy for senior roles.  
Sources:
https://www.geekwire.com/2025/starbucks-to-lay-off-1100-corporate-workers-updates-remote-work-policy/
https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/starbucks-corporate-lays-off-over-600-seattle-employees/CJY2CFKRVVHJ5HBMOLLAU2BRGY/