Starbucks is closing dozens of locations nationwide as part of a sweeping restructuring — and at least 20 stores in the Los Angeles area are slated to shut their doors soon. If your neighborhood shop is on the list, here is what you should know.
Why is Starbucks closing stores in Los Angeles?
Starbucks says it reviewed all about 18,000 locations and decided to close stores “where we’re unable to create the physical environment our customers and partners expect, or where we do not see a path to financial performance.”
The closures are part of a corporate plan to focus on “warm, cozy” atmospheres and better performing stores. Underperforming and high-cost stores are more vulnerable.
In addition to reducing overhead, Starbucks will offer transfers or severance to impacted staff.
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Which Los Angeles Starbucks are closing? (20 locations list)
While Starbucks has not confirmed every address publicly, local news outlets and investigative lists have identified several likely closures. Here are 20 Starbucks locations in the L.A. area that are reported to be closing soon:
- 138 S. Central Ave, Downtown Los Angeles
- 729 N Vignes St, Downtown Los Angeles
- 444 S Flower St, Downtown Los Angeles
- 300 S Santa Fe Ave, Los Angeles
- 760-762 S Broadway, Los Angeles
- 600 W 9th St, Los Angeles
- 3150 Wilshire Blvd, Koreatown
- 3450 Wilshire Blvd, Koreatown
- 3785 Wilshire Blvd, Koreatown
- 1090 Wilshire Blvd, Westlake / Wilshire
- 5020 Wilshire Blvd, Mid-Wilshire
- 5353 Wilshire Blvd, Mid-Wilshire
- 7122 Beverly Blvd, Fairfax
- 10612 National Blvd, Palms
- 3006 S Sepulveda Blvd, Palms
- 3344 S La Cienega Blvd, West Adams
- 10601 Washington Blvd, Culver City
- 4114 Sepulveda Blvd, Culver City
- 257 S La Cienega Blvd, Beverly Hills
- 2901 Ocean Park Blvd, Santa Monica
Because these lists are drawn from public sources, some addresses may change or additional stores might be added later.
What did customers say about the closure?
Some regular customers expressed surprise, especially when they found a sign on the door. At a Monrovia location on Foothill Boulevard and Myrtle Avenue, one visitor quoted a friend working there:
“I was like there’s no way,” Carrie Sacks said. “I came down, and I saw my friend who works here, and I just said, ‘Are you closing?’ and she said, ‘Yes, we just found out yesterday, and we’re closing on Saturday.’”
That sudden announcement shows some closures may come with minimal advance notice to the public.
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What will happen to Starbucks employees?
Starbucks says it will try to relocate affected employees to nearby, busier stores when possible. For those who cannot be transferred, there will likely be layoffs or severance packages.
In its memo, CEO Brian Niccol explained that closures focus on stores that do not meet the financial or physical standards Starbucks now expects.
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