In 2025, the global coffee brand is back on the news, this time for making changes to its Code of Conduct across stores in North America. On January 13, the coffee brand revealed its plans to limit access to the "cafe,

The new rules reverse an open-door policy put in place in 2018, after two black men were arrested at a Philadelphia Starbucks where they had gone for a business meeting.

By setting clear expectations for behavior and use of our spaces, we can create a better environment for everyone.'

Starbucks has just announced plans to make some stern changes to its cafes beginning the end of this month and customers have a lot to say about the shift. According to an announcement made on the coffee shop's website,

Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX) has initiated a new code of conduct this month, aiming to enhance the safety and experience for both its customers and staff across North America, according to a Monday report by the Wall Street Journal.

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