Starbucks reverses its open-door policy, requiring people to make a purchase if they want to stay
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.
Starbucks reverses open-door policy: Buy something or leave
The new code of conduct also bans discrimination or harassment, consumption of alcohol, smoking, drug use, and panhandling in company owned stores.
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Starbucks, long synonymous with the idea of a "third place" between home and work, has reversed its open-door policy.
Starbucks Reverses Open-Door Policy, Reinstates Pay-to-Visit Restrooms
Starbucks is ending its open-door policy, which allowed anyone to use its restrooms or hang out without making a purchase.
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"Starbucks spaces are for use by our partners and customers – this includes our cafes, patios and restrooms," Starbucks said.
Starbucks’ Open-Door Policy Is Done, So You’ll Have to Pay to Stay
Starbucks is rolling back its open-door policy in 2025, which means you will have to make a purchase to hang out in its stores.
Hanging out at Starbucks will cost you as company reverses its open-door policy
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 reversing a long-standing policy that invited everyone into its stores.
Starbucks reverses its open door policy: Here’s what it means
No more free internet or public bathroom breaks for Starbucks guests. If you want to hang out here, you'll have to pay.
Starbucks reverses open door policy: What to know about hanging out at the coffee chain
The coffee chain wrote that "Starbucks spaces are for use by our partners and customers," including cafes, patios and restrooms in a code of conduct.
Starbucks' Policy Change Flushes Out a Debate Over Public Restroom Access
Starbucks’ decision to restrict its restrooms to paying customers has flushed out a wider problem: a patchwork of restroom use policies that varies by state and city
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Starbucks opened the can when it said last week it was reversing a 7-year-old policy that invited anyone to hang out in its stores or use the restroom, regardless of whether they bought anything.
Starbucks is training staff on how to de-escalate conflict with people who aren't buying anything as it rolls back its open-door policy
In one example in the training, staff are taught how to deal with a regular customer asking for water when they haven't ...
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Starbucks is ending its open-door policy, and will no longer allow use of restrooms or the internet by non-customers.