Starbucks has closed four branches in Jordan due to ongoing boycotts sparked by alleged ties with Israel. The remaining stores are facing pressure to close, but the boycotts on social media continue. In March 2024, AlShaya Group, which operates Starbucks in the Middle East, planned to lay off over 2,000 employees due to consumer boycotts related to the Israel-Hamas war.
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