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

Starbucks is reversing its open-door policy after almost seven years, now requiring that people make a purchase if they want ...

Its "open door policy" is now being altered, ostensibly to "deter homeless people and non-paying customers who have come to ...

Starbucks, long synonymous with the idea of a "third space" between home and work, has reversed 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 ...

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 ending its open-door policy, and will no longer allow use of restrooms or the internet by non-customers.

"Starbucks spaces are for use by our partners and customers – this includes our cafes, patios and restrooms," Starbucks said.

Starbucks allowed non-paying customers to use its facilities. However, starting Monday, Starbucks reversed that policy.

By the end of the month, you'll need to buy something or be with someone buying something if you want to hang out at ...

No more free internet or public bathroom breaks for Starbucks guests. If you want to hang out here, you'll have to pay.