Starbucks has closed at least 11 locations in metro Denver and Fort Collins after announcing plans last week to shutter hundreds of stores across the United States, Canada and Europe.
Starbucks Chairman and CEO Brian Niccol recently announced that the Seattle-based coffee giant has identified coffeehouses that were unable to provide the physical environment expected by customers and employees, or did not show a path to financial viability.
“Each year, we open and close coffeehouses for a variety of reasons, from financial performance to lease expirations. This is a more significant action that we understand will impact partners and customers. Our coffeehouses are centers of the community, and closing any location is difficult,” Niccol said.
The company said it will end the fiscal year with nearly 18,300 total Starbucks locations, company-operated and licensed, across the U.S. and Canada. As of June 29, the company had 18,734 North American locations, according to its third-quarter fiscal year 2025 results report.
The company also announced further reductions in non-retail headcount and expenses, which include eliminating approximately 900 current non-retail partner roles and closing many open positions.
Starbucks has not specified which locations will be closing, but nearly a dozen Colorado locations have been identified by several media news outlets, social media posts and a coffee enthusiast. A company representative said the Starbucks app is the best place to find up-to-date information on hours of operation, including store closures.
Closed Colorado Starbucks locations:
- 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 said the company is working hard to offer transfers to nearby locations where possible and will move quickly to help partners understand what opportunities might be available to them. However, for those the company can’t immediately place, Starbucks is focused on partner care, including comprehensive severance packages.
“I know these decisions impact our partners and their families, and we did not make them lightly. I believe these steps are necessary to build a better, stronger, and more resilient Starbucks that deepens its impact on the world and creates more opportunities for our partners, suppliers, and the communities we serve,” Niccol said.
Niccol said that in fiscal year 2026, Starbucks plans to increase the number of coffeehouses it operates and aims to redesign more than 1,000 locations in the next 12 months.
This is a developing story and may be updated.
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