Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol said the company is putting a welcoming experience and safety first as it reverses its open-door ...

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

Starbucks ended a 7-year-old policy that invited anyone to hang out in its stores or use its restrooms, regardless of whether ...

Starbucks (SBUX) is making big changes in the name of safety. In lieu of its 2018-era goal to become the “third place” where ...

Starbucks recently reversed its open-door policy and will soon require patrons to make a purchase if they wish to use a restroom or hang out in the store. News of the policy change was met with a host ...

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

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

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 fans can now get free refills for some drinks — but not all. The coffee chain is also bringing back its self-serve ...

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 ...