As Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol explained in an earnings call, the pickup-only stores have a “transactional” feel, lacking “the warmth and human connection that defines our brand.” While Niccol also ...

WASHINGTON — Starbucks is shutting down its “Pick Up” store format, phasing out the mobile-order-only model by fiscal year 2026, CEO Brian Niccol announced during an earnings call this week. Niccol ...

If you have a regular Starbucks habit, the coffee chain is about to make your life easier. On May 11, 2026, Starbucks is launching scheduled pickup at U.S. shops where mobile ordering is available.

Starbucks plans to eliminate its mobile-order-only pick-up store concept by 2026, a move that could impact up to five locations in the Seattle area, according to the Puget Sound Business Journal.

Starbucks will discontinue its "Pick Up" stores in 2026, company CEO Brian Niccol announced. "Pick Up" stores can be found nationwide, including in Tennessee. Mobile ordering will remain available at ...