Starbucks Plans to Close up to 200 Canadian Locations Over Two Years

Pedestrians walk past a downtown Toronto Starbucks Coffee location on May 31, 2018. Graeme Roy/The Canadian Press

TORONTO—Starbucks is planning to close up to 200 coffee shops across Canada as it responds to changes in consumer habits during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Seattle-based chain is restructuring its company-operated business in Canada under a two-year plan.