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

"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 ...

The coffee chain has announced a change in its policy, which previously allowed customers to use restrooms without buying something.

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 ...

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 ...

Starbucks is ending its open-door policy, and will no longer allow use of restrooms or the internet by non-customers.

Starbucks visitors must now buy something to sit in its cafes or use the restroom, reversing the chain's open-door policy ...

Starbucks will no longer allow nonpaying customers to stay in its cafes, according to a new policy.