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 has long been celebrated as more than just a coffee shop—it is a space where people gather, connect, and share experiences. Known for its role as a "third place" between home and work, the ...

Starbucks is ruffling the feathers of many of its patrons after announcing it would be rescinding the open-door policy it put in place several years ago. The company announced on Monday, Jan. 13, that ...

Third spaces like coffeehouses are more than places to grab a drink—they’re cultural hubs where communities connect. What happens when your neighborhood coffee shop tightens its doors? Starbucks, long ...

Starbucks recently announced a new code of conduct policy requiring customers to purchase an item in their stores to use the bathroom, ending its previous open door policy for restrooms. What Is ...

Starbucks facilities in North America — including cafés, patios and restrooms — are now only available to paying customers, the company confirmed to the Daily News. The announcement reverses an ...

The open-door policy had been put in place nearly seven years ago when two African American men who were in a business meeting were arrested at a Philadelphia store. The incident caused much public ...

Starbucks was always known for its laid-back approach to taking care of customers. As most know, the coffee chain typically embraces a “the customer is always right” mindset, allowing anyone who walks ...

Starbucks is bringing back perks like free refills for in-house customers and a condiment bar. The company is also reversing its open-door policy, requiring customers to make a purchase to use the ...