However, he also offered a way out. Niccol noted that Starbucks corporate workers have the option for a "one-time voluntary exit program with a cash payment" of undisclosed value if they wish to leave the company in response to the return-to-office mandate.

Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol was promised the ability to work remotely when brought in from Chipotle. Company employees won't have the same luxury in 2026.

Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol is doubling down on his push to return staff to the office. On Monday, CEO Brian Niccol said in a note to staff that its support partners and people man