Starbucks has introduced a new policy requiring customers to make a purchase if they wish to remain on their premises or use restrooms, a major shift from its previous open-door approach.

While many people may think of Starbucks as a quick place to grab a cup of coffee from the drive-thru, others might view the coffee chain as a central hub for meetings with coworkers and friends, a place to work,

After decades during which people who did not buy items at Starbucks Corp. (NASDAQ: SBUX) could use its stores to meet or as a means to gather with friends won’t be able to do that anymore. The huge coffee chain will make these people buy items or leave.

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