Starbucks Reverses Open-Door Policy, Purchases Now Required

Starbucks Reverses Open-Door Policy, Purchases Now Required
A Starbucks mermaid logo sign on a store in Salem, N.H. on May 29, 2024. Charles Krupa/AP Photo
Wim De Gent
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On Monday, coffee-giant Starbucks announced it is reversing its previous open-door policy that granted equal access to both customers and non-customers after stores became unsafe.

According to Starbucks spokesperson Jaci Anderson, the policy is meant to prioritize paying customers—a staple policy in many other retail environments.

Wim De Gent
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Wim De Gent is a writer for NTD News, focusing primarily on U.S. and world stories.