The Starbucks at 4641 S. Washington St. in Grand Forks has closed, one of about 250 stores the company is shutting across North America, according to Valley News Live. The store's last day was Saturday, Sept. 26, according to InForum.
The details
- What: Starbucks, 4641 S. Washington St., Grand Forks.
- Announcement: Starbucks announced Thursday, Sept. 24, that it plans to close roughly 250 underperforming locations, InForum reported.
- Fargo: A store at 2377 S. University Drive was also listed as closed after Sept. 26, InForum reported.
The backstory
Per InForum, Starbucks says the affected stores either are not delivering acceptable financial results or cannot provide the experience the company wants for customers and employees. InForum reported the cuts are part of a turnaround strategy CEO Brian Niccol calls "Back to Starbucks," and described it as the second major round of closures under Niccol, who joined the company in 2024.
What it means for Grand Forks
Valley News Live reported that two other Starbucks locations in Grand Forks remain open. Check Starbucks.com or the Starbucks app for addresses and current hours. Valley News Live also reported that affected workers were offered transfers to other stores when possible, or severance if no transfer was available. How many Grand Forks employees were affected, and what will replace the space, have not been reported in the coverage reviewed; check ahead for updates.
