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

Earlier this month, the 54-year-old company shared plans to implement a Coffeehouse Code of Conduct where only paying ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Starbucks said the decision aims to address concerns about disruptive behavior while maintaining a welcoming environment for ...

Starbucks is bringing back free refills and a condiment station, but there are few rules to be able to use these services.

And the people needing to use the facilities aren’t just people out on a shopping trip. They are Uber drivers, Amazon drivers ...

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