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Starbucks to close 250 stores and settles Florida DEI lawsuit with $1M nationwide agreement

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24 Sep 2026
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Starbucks to close 250 stores and settles Florida DEI lawsuit with $1M nationwide agreement

Starbucks announced it will close about 250 stores across North America, representing roughly 1% of its locations, due to underperformance. This decision follows the company's recent settlement of a Florida lawsuit over diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices. Starbucks agreed to pay $1 million and end race- and sex-based hiring and promotion quotas nationwide, complying with Florida's civil rights laws. The settlement requires annual compliance certifications for four years and prohibits Starbucks from participating in organizations demanding increased racial diversity on its board.

Starbucks shares are trading at USD 93.34 on Pluang as of Sep 24, 2026 22:21 WIB, down 0.85% for the day. The stock has a market cap of $107.32 billion and a dividend yield of 2.63%. Despite the recent store closures and legal settlement, Pluang investors show a 58% buy order activity versus 42% sell.

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