Starbucks is making a major change to its restaurants, ending its open-door policy and instituting a controversial rule as part of a new “Coffeehouse Code of Conduct.”
Whereas in the past the chain famously allowed anyone, paying customer or not, to use stores’ restrooms, that’s coming to an end later this month. Beginning January 27, you’ll have to make a purchase if you hope to avail yourself of the facilities or occupy one of the tables in the dining area. The chain will also pivot to...