Starbucks opened the can when it said last week it was reversing a 7-year-old policy that invited anyone to hang out in its stores or use the restroom, regardless of whether they bought anything.

Starbucks’ decision to restrict its restrooms to paying customers has flushed out a wider problem: a patchwork of restroom use policies that varies by state and city

Starbucks is ending its open-door policy, which allows anyone to use its restrooms or hang out without making a purchase. This change aims to enhance the overall cafe experience and discourage non-paying visitors,