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. What Was Starbucks’ Open Door Policy? In short ...

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 ...

Starbucks is ending its open-door policy, which allows anyone to use its restrooms or hang out without making a purchase. This change aims to enhance the overall cafe experience and discourage ...

In one example in the training, staff are taught how to deal with a regular customer asking for water when they haven't ...

For years, Starbucks has maintained an open-door policy that allows people to come in and hang out without having to make a purchase. This has been especially helpful to those who are underhoused ...

Starbucks is making more changes intended to speed up lines and avoid congestion. This time, it's mobile ordering options.

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

Starbucks said employees would receive training on enforcing the new policy. The new rules reverse an open-door policy put in place in 2018, after two Black men were arrested at a Philadelphia ...

Starbucks is asking baristas to write messages, names, and even smiley faces by hand on cups in the latest effort to make its ...

Also see: Starbucks reverses its open-door policy The new personalized messages are a “simple, yet meaningful action that ...

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 ...

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