Popular Coffee Brand Makes Major Change in Montana

When looking over the big picture of coffee, there is a major chain that probably pops into your head immediately.  And rightfully so.  Starbucks are everywhere.  Stand-alone shops and even in our grocery stores.

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One of the enticing parts of those shops was the ability to hang out without having to purchase a product from the menu.  Need a meeting location or hook into the internet?  Starbucks was there.  But that policy is suddenly gone as of January 13th, 2025.

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In 2018 Starbucks instituted a sort of "open-door" policy allowing people to hang out at the stores.  Without buying anything.  You could even use the restrooms.  It worked well for anyone needing a meeting area, or a place to check your email or surf the net.

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Not anymore.  In a total reversal of policy in a release to the public, the Seattle-based company announced that in order to use those amenities, a person must be an actual paying customer.

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Announcement Comes with a Warning for Customers in Montana and US

In making the policy change, the announcement also had a stern warning for those choosing not to adhere to the rules:

We will ask anyone not following this code of conduct to leave the store and may ask for help from law enforcement.

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Yikes!  Starbucks also reiterated the following code of conduct policy in all Montana and US stores:

  • No misuse or disruption of our spaces
  • No discrimination or harassment
  • No violence or abusive/threatening language
  • No consuming outside alcohol
  • No smoking/vaping or drug use
  • No panhandling

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