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 reversing a long-standing policy that invited everyone into its stores.

If you want to hang out or use the restroom at Starbucks, you’re going to have to buy something.

Starbucks on Monday said it was reversing a policy that invited everyone into its stores. A new code of conduct – which will be posted in all company-owned North American stores – also bans discrimination or harassment, consumption of outside alcohol, smoking, vaping, drug use and panhandling.

Starbucks spokesperson Jaci Anderson said the new rules are designed to help prioritize paying customers. Anderson said most other retailers already have similar rules.

  • @ArtVandelayEnglish
    76•1 day ago
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    thanks.

    • @Landless2029
      6•12 hours ago

      I did a support call for a local coffee shop about a decade ago.

      They had a separate WiFi router for guests. When they got a squatter they unplugged the guest WiFi if when they wanted him out.

      They were in a very high traffic area and had minimal seating.