Starbucks’ ‘Open-Door Policy’ Reversal, Explained—Why It Matters
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: 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.
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.
Buy a drink or get out: Starbucks reverses open-door policy. Here's what's changing
By the end of the month, you'll need to buy something or be with someone buying something if you want to hang out at Starbucks or use the bathroom.
Starbucks cracks down on freeloaders to reverse sales decline
Effective Monday, Starbucks plans to change that. The world’s largest coffee shop chain is introducing new policies for the roughly 11,000 stores it operates across North America. Free cups of water are out.
Starbucks changes free refill policy, brings back condiment bars
Changes arrive to Starbucks U.S. cafés today, including a new code of conduct, free refills and condiment bars.
Starbucks brings back free refills — but there’s a catch
Starbucks brings back free refills and condiment bar, the latest attempt to return to its pre-COVID practicies. Plus, there are new menu items coming in March.
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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 ...
What Is Starbucks’ Open Door Policy? What It Means Now
The coffee chain has announced a change in its policy, which previously allowed customers to use restrooms without buying something.
Starbucks Is Officially Reversing Its Famous Open Door Policy
Starbucks has announced that it will be reversing its open door policy, which was first implemented in 2018. The ...
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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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Why Starbucks is reversing its open door policy in 2025
One of the better things about Starbucks was their open-door policy that was started back in 2018. You could still hang out in one of the coffee chain’s stores without buying something.
Starbucks barista says his store has a ‘panic button’ behind the counter, but fears it won’t be enough to quell angry customers after open-door policy reversal
Some baristas anticipate an increase in customer altercations due to a new policy requiring an item purchase to use the ...
Starbucks open door policy: Coffee chain reverses 7 year old policy. Here's what to know
Starbucks' open door policy is getting thrown out the window among changes for the company. The coffee chain announced on Monday it would reverse its seven-year-long open door policy in company-owned ...
Starbucks rolls back open-door policy. What it means for Michigan locations
Starbucks is ending its open-door policy, and will no longer allow use of restrooms or the internet by non-customers.
Starbucks' policy change flushes out a debate over public restroom access
Starbucks ended a 7-year-old policy that invited anyone to hang out in its stores or use its restrooms, regardless of whether ...