Starbucks might be more expensive the next time you visit due to new code of conduct

That time is past if you enjoy visiting Starbucks just for the atmosphere or as a secure restroom.

Starbucks is removing its open-door policy, which states that you must make a purchase in order to use the restroom or sit at their tables, in a recently published code of conduct for its company-owned shops in North America.

The code authorizes the coffee shop to contact law enforcement if necessary if customers refuse to make a purchase. According to a corporate statement, customers may need to use the restrooms or Wi-Fi before making a purchase at the counter, CBS News reported.

Following the arrest of two Black men who had gone to a Philadelphia Starbucks for a business meeting, the open-door policy was first implemented. A big embarrassment for the corporation, the incident at that particular store, which has a policy of ordering non-paying customers to leave, was captured on camera, according to CBS.

The code also forbids harassment, panhandling, drug usage, alcohol consumption, smoking, including vaping, and discrimination.

According to Starbucks representative Jaci Anderson, “We want everyone to feel comfortable and welcome in our stores.” We can improve everyone’s environment by establishing clear guidelines for conduct and how our venues should be used.

According to Statista, there will be 6,777 licensed stores and 10,158 company-operated stores in the US in 2024.According to Statista, there will be 40,199 Starbucks stores worldwide in 2024.