Big-Name Chain Stores + Restaurants Closing Locations in 2026
Some of the chains will close a handful of locations while others are ceasing operations entirely.
Starbucks
Starbucks Hopes This Comfy Chair Will Make you Want More Coffee
Starbucks is banking on a big chair to help drive more coffee sales.
Starbucks Fans Go Wild Over the Viral Teddy Bear Cup — Fights Break Out
Starbucks customers are going crazy and accusing employees of hoarding the specialty Starbucks Holiday Bear Mugs that are for sale.
Starbucks Holiday Cups Are Here—But Everyone’s Losing It Over the “Bearista” Cup
Starbucks Revealed Its Holiday Cups . . . But Everyone Wants the Viral "Bearista" Cup
Starbucks Closes Dozen Illinois Locations Amid National Restructuring
Starbucks has quietly closed at least a dozen stores across Illinois, most of them in Chicago, as part of a national restructuring plan.
Starbucks Customers Turn Pumpkins into Coffee Cups in Bizarre New Fall Trend
There's apparently a trend of people taking mini pumpkins to Starbucks, and having the baristas there FILL THEM with the drink they order.
What and When is Starbucks Red Cup Day for 2025?
Starbucks hands out free reusable red cups for one day in November. Here's how to get yours.
Starbucks Just Dropped New Halloween Cups With a Spooky Feature
These creepy, cute cups could be perfect for trick-or-treating.
Starbucks Rewards is Changing And Some Customers Might be Unhappy
Not all customers are going to be happy with the upcoming update to Starbucks' Rewards program.
Starbucks’ Employee Uniforms Just Got a Whole Lot Stricter
Starbucks has imposed a set of new rules for its baristas regarding what employees can and cannot wear to work. Here's what we know about the new Starbucks uniform.