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Starbucks Lays Off Workers Over Nashville Relocation

Starbucks has laid off over one hundred corporate employees who refused to relocate to its new Nashville office. The cuts are part of a broader corporate restructuring following a planned expansion into Tennessee.

By IUX24Aug 21, 2026, 5:34 PM UTC

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After Starbucks received a $30 million tax incentive to move some regional operations to Nashville, some Tennessee residents are voicing concerns. The drive-through of the Starbucks at 2200 Charlotte Avenue in Nashville, Tenn., Tuesday, July 28, 2026.

STARBUCKS CORP laid off 120 corporate employees who refused to relocate to a new office, cutting the jobs by February 1. The layoffs follow a $100 million corporate expansion into United States regional operations in Tennessee. The restructuring aims to establish an Eastern hub for growth.