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 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.
Pay to stay: Starbucks reverses its open-door policy
Starbucks visitors must now buy something to sit in its cafes or use the restroom, reversing the chain's open-door policy instated in 2018.
Starbucks baristas want a say in its new code of conduct and controversial rollback of its ‘open-door’ policy
Enforcement of in-store policies often falls to front-line workers. The union that advocates for their interests wants them to have more input.
Starbucks cracks down on freeloaders to reverse sales decline
Effective Monday, Starbucks plans to change that. The world’s largest coffee shop chain is introducing new policies for the roughly 11,000 stores it operates across North America. Free cups of water are out.
Starbucks changes free refill policy, brings back condiment bars
Changes arrive to Starbucks U.S. cafés today, including a new code of conduct, free refills and condiment bars.
Starbucks brings back free refills — but there’s a catch
Starbucks brings back free refills and condiment bar, the latest attempt to return to its pre-COVID practicies. Plus, there are new menu items coming in March.
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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 ...
Starbucks Is Officially Reversing Its Famous Open Door Policy
Starbucks has announced that it will be reversing its open door policy, which was first implemented in 2018. The ...
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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.
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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. The coffee ...
Starbucks worker says baristas have a ‘panic button’ behind the counter, but it won’t be enough to quell angry customers after open-door policy reversal
Some baristas anticipate an increase in customer altercations due to a new policy requiring an item purchase to use the ...
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Starbucks’ Revised Open-Door Policy a Step Forward or Backward
Starbucks announced a bold decision to revise open-door policy requires customers to make a purchase to stay in its stores or ...
Starbucks limits restroom use to paying customers, reversing its open-door policy
Starbucks said the decision aims to address concerns about disruptive behavior while maintaining a welcoming environment for ...
Starbucks' policy change flushes out a debate over public restroom access
Starbucks ended a 7-year-old policy that invited anyone to hang out in its stores or use its restrooms, regardless of whether ...