Finally Starbucks Says No More Squatters
It happens so often, you walk into your local Starbucks and look around to see if there’s a place to hunker down for a while and either surf Internet, catch up with emails or try to get work done.
You get your overpriced beverage and look around to find a place to sit. Unfortunately there are so many people that I like to call Starbucks squatters.
If you listen to my show then you know that on occasion, I like to pop in for a cappuccino or a cold brew before going to the gym or whenever I have time. The problem is I can never find a seat.
Starbucks has always had a more or less squatters rights policy since they opened nationwide. They encouraged patrons to come in and get online and make their place your out of home office.
It certainly became much more commonplace during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. It was very instrumental for people working either from home or out of the office. It became somewhat encouraged by workplaces to work remotely. For a lot of people working from home became rather boring quickly.
If you have a small home office or apartment it can get kind of claustrophobic in a very short time. So, why not head out to Starbucks and your spend your workday where you can get your favorite Matcha lattes and delectable treats
Is this the end of Starbucks squatting?
There is good news for those of us, paying customers struggling to find a place to sit down. Starbucks just released a new code of conduct, which will be posted on the door. It says, “Starbucks spaces are for use by our partners and customers . . . this includes our cafes, patios, and restrooms . . . our goal is to create a welcoming environment.”
They say any non-paying guests who misuse their spaces will be asked to leave, and, if needed, staff “may ask for help from law enforcement.”
Starbucks also says that they are not going to tolerate customers that are loud or even panhandlers, that includes in and outside of their locations. Hopefully this will free up a few seats for those of us paying customers.