Starbuck opening its first corporate office in India

Sarah J · 2026-05-19T12:46:34.000Z

Starbucks is making a significant strategic shift — moving part of its corporate footprint eastward. The coffeehouse giant is planning to open its first-ever corporate office in India, focused on technology roles, as part of a broader effort to cut $2 billion in costs. The new tech hub is slated to launch in fiscal year 2027, which begins in October, with recruitment expected to begin once a site is chosen later in 2026. The move signals a broader industry trend: American corporations increasingly looking to India not just as a consumer market, but as a destination for skilled tech talent — a cost-effective alternative to maintaining large engineering teams in higher-wage markets like the US. For Starbucks, a brand navigating a challenging post-pandemic recovery and pressure to streamline operations, this office represents both a financial lever and a long-term bet on India's growing role in global tech infrastructure.

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