From the end of January, customers at participating stores will be able to get a top-up of many hot and iced brewed coffee and tea drinks.

Starbucks is ending its policy that allowed anyone to use its cafes or restrooms without making a purchase, signaling a shift in how the company manages its stores. This change is part of a broader strategy aimed at improving the customer experience and addressing homeless and non-paying people using Starbucks for shelter or bathroom access.