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Starbucks announced a $1 billion restructuring plan Thursday that involves closing some of its North American coffeehouses and laying off more workers as it moves ahead with its "Back to Starbucks" transformation under CEO Brian Niccol.

The number of company-operated stores in North America will decline by about 1% in fiscal year 2025, accounting for both openings and closures, the company said in an SEC filing . That figure translates to roughly 500 gross closures, according to TD Cowen estimates.

Approximately 900 non-retail employees will be laid off on Friday, Starbucks said.

Starbucks estimates that 90% of the expected $1 billion restructuring cost will be attributable to the North America busines

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