Starbucks Plans To Open 150-Plus Stores in 2026

Starbucks has stated intentions to open between 150 and 175 U.S. stores in 2026, in addition to a planned 450 to 500 new stores internationally. “Even with our scale, the U.S. coffeehouse growth opportunity for Starbucks is big and broad,” said COO Mike Grams (via Chain Store Age).