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

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

Starbucks is ending its policy that allowed anyone to use its cafes or restrooms without making a purchase, signaling a shift in how the company manages its stores. This change is part of a broader strategy aimed at improving the customer experience and addressing homeless and non-paying people using Starbucks for shelter or bathroom access.