Starbucks Will Now Let People Use the Bathroom Without a Purchase

Starbucks Corp. is revamping its customer policies following the arrests of two black men at a Philadelphia cafe last month.

Anyone can now sit in a Starbucks store or patio or use the bathroom without buying anything, the company said in a statement on its website. Yet, certain behaviors such as smoking, drinking alcohol and sleeping aren’t allowed. If there’s an immediate threat of danger, such as the use of illegal drugs or physical assault, staff should call 911, the company said in an employee guide.