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 has ended its open-door policy, which allowed anyone, not just a customer, to use its spaces without buying anything.

The coffee chain has reversed its policy introduced in North America in 2018 that let anyone use its facilities, it has today (Tuesday January 14) confirmed.

Starbucks has announced that it will be reversing its open door policy, which was first implemented in 2018. The Seattle-based coffee chain will no longer allow anyone to use their restroom or cafe spaces,

The new rule comes as part of a push by Starbucks' new chairman and CEO, Brian Niccol, to reinvigorate the chain's sagging sales.

According to a report, the new rules is part of a new campaign, from Starbucks’ chairman and CEO Brian Niccol, that caters to paying customers by making them feel welcome and comfortable. It also aims to strengthen the coffee chain's ailing sales.