In one example in the training, staff are taught how to deal with a regular customer asking for water when they haven't ...

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 is reversing its open-door policy after almost seven years, now requiring that people make a purchase if they want ...

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

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

Starbucks is rolling back its open-door policy in 2025, which means you will have to make a purchase to hang out in its ...

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 ...

The coffee chain wrote that "Starbucks spaces are for use by our partners and customers," including cafes, patios and ...

No more free internet or public bathroom breaks for Starbucks guests. If you want to hang out here, you'll have to pay.

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 allowed non-paying customers to use its facilities. However, starting Monday, Starbucks reversed that policy.