Man Calls Police After Being Asked to Leave Starbucks for Occupying a Seat Without Purchasing Anything Following New "Buy to Sit" Policy
Starting October 22, Starbucks implemented a "purchase-to-seat" policy across its stores nationwide. On October 29, at a store in Nanjing's Tongxi Wanshangcheng, a man who had occupied a seat for several days without making a purchase was reminded by staff using a menu. He perceived their attitude as poor and, after a complaint went nowhere, called the police. The man left after police mediation. The store stated the rule is not mandatory but that they will post signs and continue to offer…
Man Calls Police After Being Asked to Leave a Starbucks Seat Without Making a Purchase
Starbucks began enforcing a "purchase required to sit" policy at its stores nationwide on October 22. On October 29, at a store in Tongxi Wanshang City, Nanjing, a man had been occupying a seat for several consecutive days without making any purchases. After a staff member approached him with a menu as a reminder, the man felt the staff's attitude was poor. Following an unsuccessful complaint, he called the police. After officers arrived and mediated the situation, the man left.
Store staff stated that the policy is not mandatory, but a sign reading "Please purchase to sit" is placed on tables, and customers who do not make a purchase will be repeatedly reminded. A lawyer believes that making a purchase a prerequisite for seating is not illegal and does not constitute a minimum consumption requirement or forced spending.
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