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Starbucks has closed another downtown Seattle location. This closure follows a series of layoffs and store shutdowns across Washington state. The company cited a need to improve the physical environment and financial performance of its stores. These actions are part of a broader strategy to focus on core business operations. The company is also relocating corporate jobs to a new office in Nashville.

Seattle, Washington

https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/starbucks-shutters-another-seattle-store-closures-layoffs-mount/B2GEPRHF2BFLJKCTRFEHTH2NIQ/?outputType=amp

Wendy’s plans to close several hundred U.S. restaurants as it focuses on new menu items as well as "more spend towards digital, social and streaming platforms," the company said during an earnings call Friday following a weaker-than-expected fourth quarter.

https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/wendys-to-close-hundreds-of-us-restaurants-in-2026/3894238/