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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Enforcement of in-store policies often falls to front-line workers. The union that advocates for their interests wants them ...

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

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