Starbucks locations in Coral Springs and elsewhere will require a purchase in order to use the restrooms and hang out

Coral Springs, Florida – Customers will now need to make a purchase before they can use the restroom or hang around at a Coral Springs Starbucks.

Media reports reported this week that the coffee business has reverted to its open-door policy. The decision will be put into effect and displayed at all of the company’s North American locations.

In addition, the new regulations will prohibit panhandling, smoking, vaping, drug usage, alcohol drinking, and discrimination or harassment.

Starbucks first implemented its open-door policy in 2018 as a result of a well-known event. While waiting for a business meeting in a Philadelphia Starbucks at the time, two Black males were taken into custody. The footage of the incident, which showed the men being asked to leave since they hadn’t bought anything, caused a great deal of criticism against the corporation and nationwide indignation.

However, according to media reports, Starbucks is trying to modernize its operations while striking a balance between the requirement for a friendly and practical atmosphere under the direction of Brian Niccol, who joined the firm from Chipotle last year.

As the country’s “community coffeehouse,” Niccol hopes to establish welcoming areas where patrons may unwind and socialize.

In conversations with the media, Starbucks spokesman Jaci Anderson clarified that the policy is intended to give priority to paying customers, bringing the company’s operations into line with those of the majority of other businesses.