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 ...

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

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

That is changing now, as the business is updating its open door policy in 2025. Learn more about what it was and what the changes are below. In short, Starbucks allowed individuals to use their ...

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

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

Some baristas anticipate an increase in customer altercations due to a new policy requiring an item purchase to use the ...

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 ...

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