Starbucks Invests $100M and Creates 2,000 Jobs in Nashville Amid Seattle Boycott Call

Starbucks is investing $100 million and creating up to 2,000 jobs in Nashville, five months after Seattle's mayor called for a boycott. The company cites strategic advantages like access to talent and suppliers as the reason for the move, which has raised concerns among Seattle-based employees.

By Victoria Vesovski Sat, April 25, 2026 at 5:45 PM GMT+3 5 min read · Yahoo Finance · April 25, 2026, 14:45 UTC

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Topics: Corporate Investment Job Creation Nashville Seattle Starbucks

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