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.

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. The indiv

Starbucks is ending its policy that allowed anyone to use its cafes or restrooms without making a purchase, signaling a shift in how the company manages its stores. This change is part of a broader strategy aimed at improving the customer experience and addressing homeless and non-paying people using Starbucks for shelter or bathroom access.