SBUX · 8-K · 20261029PR000154

Store Count and Expansion

STARBUCKS CORP · 2026-10-29 · Importance 39 · Surprise 58

Starbucks opened 303 net new coffeehouses in Q4, ending the quarter with 41,607 locations, of which 32% were company-operated and 68% licensed. The company opened 617 net new coffeehouses during fiscal 2026, down from 791 in fiscal 2025. North America ended Q4 with 18,176 coffeehouses, including 16,781 in the U.S.; International ended with 23,431. Starbucks also closed approximately 250 company-operated North America coffeehouses in September 2026, citing portfolio assessment and the expected coffeehouse experience and financial performance.

Key facts

• Starbucks opened 303 net new coffeehouses in Q4 FY2026 and ended the period with 41,607 coffeehouses: 32% company-operated and 68% licensed. source
• At the end of Q4 FY2026, Starbucks had 16,781 U.S. coffeehouses, comprising 40% of its global portfolio. source