India-West News Desk SEATTLE, WA – Starbucks is ending its open-door policy after nearly seven years, now requiring customers to make a purchase to stay in the store or use restrooms. The change ...

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In addition to reversing its open-door policy, Starbucks also announced on Jan. 27 that customers who have their first drink in the lobby can get free refills on hot or iced brewed coffee or tea ...

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January 21, 2025 AI-generated image of the Starbucks logo via GROK *Starbucks is ending its open-door policy, which allows anyone to use its restrooms or hang out without making a purchase.

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.

The open-door policy was introduced in 2018 following the arrest of two Black men at a Starbucks in Philadelphia who were waiting for a business meeting with a third person.

Starbucks is ending its open-door policy, which will now require customers to make a purchase to use its spaces or restrooms. The new rules, which aim to prioritize paying customers and ensure ...

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In 2018, Starbucks changed its open-door policy after making headlines when two Black men at a Philadelphia store were arrested for conducting a business meeting and remaining too long at the store.

Former Starbucks CEO calls for revamped customer experience Starbucks is reversing its open-door policy after almost seven years, now requiring that people make a purchase if they want to hang out ...