Starbucks, long synonymous with the idea of a "third place" between home and work, has reversed its open-door policy.

The new code of conduct also bans discrimination or harassment, consumption of alcohol, smoking, drug use, and panhandling in ...

"Starbucks spaces are for use by our partners and customers – this includes our cafes, patios and restrooms," Starbucks said.

If you want to hang out or use the restroom at Starbucks, you’re going to have to buy something. Starbucks said Monday it was ...

Starbucks announced reversing its open-door policy, initially introduced in 2018 to promote inclusivity. From January 2025, ...

Starbucks has announced that it will be reversing its open door policy, which was first implemented in 2018. The ...

Starbucks is ending its open-door policy, which allowed anyone to use its restrooms or hang out without making a purchase.

Starbucks is reversing its open-door policy after almost seven years, now requiring that people make a purchase if they want to hang out at its coffee shops or use its restrooms. The coffee giant ...

Some baristas anticipate an increase in customer altercations due to a new policy requiring an item purchase to use the ...

Starbucks reverses its open-door policy requiring purchases for restroom access and seating after nearly seven years of ...

In a 180-move Monday, Starbucks announced the company is reversing its open-door policy in all its company-owned North American stores. According to the policy posted online, people who enter the ...