Starbucks, Open Door Policy

Starbucks’ ‘Open-Door Policy’ Reversal, Explained—Why It Matters
Starbucks, long synonymous with the idea of a "third place" between home and work, has reversed its open-door policy.
Starbucks reverses its open-door policy, requiring people to make a purchase if they want to stay
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.
Starbucks reverses open-door policy: Buy something or leave
The new code of conduct also bans discrimination or harassment, consumption of alcohol, smoking, drug use, and panhandling in company owned stores.
Starbucks Reverses Open-Door Policy, Reinstates Pay-to-Visit Restrooms
Starbucks is ending its open-door policy, which allowed anyone to use its restrooms or hang out without making a purchase.
Hanging out at Starbucks will cost you as company reverses its open-door policy
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 reversing a long-standing policy that invited everyone into its stores.
No More Public Bathrooms? When Starbucks Open Door Policy Will be Reversed
"Starbucks spaces are for use by our partners and customers – this includes our cafes, patios and restrooms," Starbucks said.
Starbucks’ Open-Door Policy Is Done, So You’ll Have to Pay to Stay
Starbucks is rolling back its open-door policy in 2025, which means you will have to make a purchase to hang out in its stores.
Why Starbucks is reversing its open door policy in 2025
One of the better things about Starbucks was their open-door policy that was started back in 2018. You could still hang out in one of the coffee chain’s stores without buying something. That’s no longer going to be the case. Now, if you want to stay, you’re goin to have to pay, starting at the end of January.
What is Starbucks’ ‘Open-Door Policy’ reversal and why does it matter
Starbucks announced reversing its open-door policy, initially introduced in 2018 to promote inclusivity. From January 2025, non-paying visitors will no longer have automatic access to its spaces. This change aims to prioritize paying customers and address safety issues,
Starbucks reverses open door policy: What to know about hanging out at the coffee chain
The coffee chain wrote that "Starbucks spaces are for use by our partners and customers," including cafes, patios and restrooms in a code of conduct.
Starbucks' Policy Change Flushes Out a Debate Over Public Restroom Access
Starbucks’ decision to restrict its restrooms to paying customers has flushed out a wider problem: a patchwork of restroom use policies that varies by state and city
Starbucks reverses its open door policy: Here’s what it means
No more free internet or public bathroom breaks for Starbucks guests. If you want to hang out here, you'll have to pay.
Starbucks rolls back open-door policy. What it means for Michigan locations
Starbucks is ending its open-door policy, and will no longer allow use of restrooms or the internet by non-customers.