Which Attalla Starbucks closed? What Gadsden-area customers should know
Which Attalla Starbucks closed? What Gadsden-area customers should know
Jennifer Lindahl and Amy Robinson, Montgomery AdvertiserSat, October 3, 2026 at 9:06 AM UTC
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The Starbucks at 720 Gilbert Ferry Road in Attalla has permanently closed, affecting customers in the Gadsden area who used the store for coffee and other orders.
The Attalla coffeehouse is one of five Alabama locations identified in Starbucks’ latest round of store closings. Approximately 250 coffeehouses are closing across the United States and Canada.
Starbucks announced the broader shutdowns on Thursday, Sept. 24.
Which Starbucks closed in Attalla?
The Attalla Starbucks identified in the closure reporting is at 720 Gilbert Ferry Road.
Why did Starbucks close the Attalla store?
The approved coverage does not provide a reason specific to the Attalla store.
Starbucks Chief Operating Officer Mike Grams said the affected stores either were not delivering acceptable financial results or could not provide the experience Starbucks expects for customers and employees.
The closures represent about 1% of Starbucks’ more than 18,000 coffee shops in the United States.
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When did Starbucks announce the closures?
Starbucks announced the latest coffeehouse closures Thursday, Sept. 24.
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This is the company’s second major round of shutdowns since Brian Niccol became chairman and CEO in 2024. Starbucks closed 627 stores in North America and Europe last year and eliminated about 900 non-retail positions as part of its restructuring.
Which other Alabama Starbucks stores closed?
The five Alabama Starbucks locations identified in the closure reporting are:
Anniston: 30 Nicole Lane
Attalla: 720 Gilbert Ferry Road
Decatur: 2005 6th Ave.
Florence: 1161 Florence Blvd.
Tuscaloosa: 405 15th St.
All five were listed as permanently closed as of Tuesday morning, Sept. 24.
What is the Back to Starbucks strategy?
The closures come as the company continues its Back to Starbucks strategy, which launched in 2024.
The strategy includes free refills for café customers, the return of the condiment bar, an code of conduct and a simpler menu. Starbucks said the company is working to improve its financial performance and the experience in its stores.
How many Starbucks locations are in Alabama?
Alabama had 155 Starbucks locations as of March 2026, based on location data cited in the original report.
Huntsville led the state with 19 stores. Birmingham had 14 locations, and Mobile had 10.
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Jennifer Lindahl is a Breaking and Trending Reporter in Alabama for USA TODAY’s Deep South Connect Team. Connect with her on X @jenn_lindahl and email at jlindahl@usatodayco.com.
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