Starbucks updated thier Coffeehouse Code of Conduct across North American locations. The biggest change? No more Open Door Policy. Is this a sign of DEI changes?

Starbucks is reversing their open-door policy, now requiring patrons to make a purchase before sitting in their stores or using the restrooms.

Starbucks has just announced plans to make some stern changes to its cafes beginning the end of this month and customers have a lot to say about the shift. According to an announcement made on the coffee shop's website,

On Monday, Starbucks announced that—after almost seven years—it was rolling back its open-door policy. It’s a reversal of a change made in 2018 after two black men were arrested simply for being in the store.

Starbucks announces policy change prioritizing paying customers

Starbucks will no longer allow nonpaying customers to stay in its cafes, according to a new policy. The coffee company once tried to rebrand itself as an open-door cafe that allowed anyone to use its tables as workstations and gathering places,