Starbucks is getting back to basics — but trains baristas in de-escalation to manage new tensions
A couple of years ago, I found myself unwittingly stepping into one of their “pickup-only” locations — a slightly dystopian ...
Starbucks is changing its free water and bathroom policies. Store workers say that might be tough to enforce.
Starbucks is about to make visitors buy something to use the bathroom or get free water. Some workers say the plans might not ...
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Hanging out at Starbucks will cost you as company reverses its 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 ...
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Starbucks reverses its open-door policy, requiring people to make a purchase if they want to stay
Starbucks spokesperson Jaci Anderson said the new rules are designed to help prioritize paying customers. Anderson said most other retailers already have similar rules. "We want everyone to ...
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Buy or leave, Starbucks tells nonpaying customers in policy reversal
Starbucks spokeswoman Jaci Anderson told The Washington Post in a statement that the policy is designed to prioritize paying customers and staff, and to make everyone “feel welcome and ...
Starbucks rolls back open-door policy. What it means for Michigan locations
Starbucks is ending its open-door policy, and will no longer allow use of restrooms or the internet by non-customers.
Starbucks is changing its rules around restrooms, Wi-Fi, more. What to know in Arizona
Starbucks says you can't use its Wi-Fi or restroom or hang out without a purchase. Here's why the rules are changing and what ...