Starbucks plans to open a new Nashville corporate office
Starbucks plans to open a corporate office in Nashville later this year, The Wall Street Journal reports, citing an internal memo. The move is part of CEO Brian Niccol's broader strategy to strengthen and expand the coffee chain's U.S. footprint. Although Starbucks' headquarters will remain in Seattle, the company will offer positions and relocation options to existing Seattle-based employees. The Java giant told investors it plans to add up to 5,000 coffeehouses this year, particularly in the central, southern, and northeastern U.S.