Starbucks is reversing its open-door policy after almost seven years, now requiring that people make a purchase if they want to hang out at its coffee shops or use its restrooms.

CEO Brian Niccol explains the company’s pivot back to its roots.

In a Tuesday earnings call, Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol said the coffee giant will cut 30% of its menu offerings this year as ...

At the time, Starbucks Chairman Howard Schultz said he didn't want people to feel 'less than' if they were refused access.

We will innovate from here.” For more than 30 years, Starbucks has aimed to fulfill that first part: a “welcoming coffeehouse ...

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In August of last year, Starbucks stunned the restaurant universe by hiring ... As a reminder, the company in 2022 replaced former CEO Kevin Johnson with Howard Schultz on an interim basis. He guided ...

“Starbucks spaces are for use by our partners ... It marks a reversal from a policy instituted in 2018 by then-Chairman Howard Schultz, after an incident that sparked a national controversy.

Brad Lerman has helped the company navigate a litany of sticky situations, including the firing of its CEO, a proxy battle ...

At the time, Starbucks Chairman Howard Schultz said he didn’t want people to feel “less than” if they were refused access. “We don’t want to become a public bathroom, but we’re going ...

Starbucks is scheduled to report earnings after Tuesday's close. Here's a closer look at what the Street expects from SBUX.