At least five Starbucks stores in Philadelphia closed on Sunday, after the company's CEO announced they would shut down underperforming locations and cut 900 jobs.

The closures come after the company said it was reviewing its North America coffeehouse portfolio in an effort to ensure each location is a "warm and welcoming space with a great atmosphere and a seat for every occasion."

The coffee chain's CEO said it pinpointed the locations that were unable to cultivate the envisioned physical environment for both the customers and its partners. It also identified the stores where the company didn't see a path to financial performance. As a result of this review, those select Starbucks locations will be closed.

"Each year, we open and close coffeehouses for a variety of reasons, from financial performance to lease expirations," Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol announced in a statement on Sept. 25. "This is a more significant action that we understand will impact partners and customers. Our coffeehouses are centers of the community, and closing any location is difficult."

Niccol said Starbucks is "working hard" to offer affected workers positions at other nearby Starbucks stores.

On Sunday, current and former Starbucks employees came together to rally for a fair contract following the coffee chain's closures and job cuts. 

A former shift supervisor at the Starbucks located at 1900 Market Street, one of the stores that just closed, said they were moved by the demonstration's turnout. 

"I think it's incredible, first of all, that not only do we have current employees here, but we also have former employees," Jada Cano said. "We have workers from other industries and other unions joining us here to show solidarity, and that makes a huge difference for somebody who's working in these conditions to know that other workers in the world, even in different industries, are there to support you."  

Cano said the goal of the protest is always to negotiate a new and better contract for workers that protects them regardless of who is in leadership. 

"We're here to be an annoyance to the company. We're here to be an annoyance to union busters. We are here to hold the higher-ups at the company accountable and bring them to the bargaining table," Cano said. "So that has always been our role in the union."

Starbucks employees are asking for a contract that "delivers improved staffing, hours, take-home pay, and on-the-job protections for baristas," according to a news release about the workers' rally. 

CBS News Philadelphia confirmed that five of the locations that shut down are in Philadelphia. Here are the Philly stores that are now closed.

Starbucks stores closing in Philadelphia

• 1709 Chestnut Street      
• 1128 Walnut Street    
• 1900 Market Street    
• 1801 Spruce Street  
• 490 N Broad Street  

The company also plans to eliminate 900 non-retail jobs and close many open positions. This comes as part of the company's plans to invest more into customer service, increase staffing in stores and update coffeehouse designs. Starbucks said non-retail employees will be offered severance packages and extended benefits. 

The coffee chain expects its North American store count to decline by about 1% and to have nearly 18,300 company-operated stores across the U.S. and Canada by the end of fiscal year 2025.