[Jeff Higgins]

Originally Posted by Por_sha911

Not true! They heavily in a political agenda
https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/09/18/starbucks-coffee-guns-ceo-schultz/2829937/

Although they didn't ban guns, they made it clear that people who carry are not welcome. They have hitched their wagon to those who want to repeal the 2nd amendment.

From your article:

"At this point we'll sit and monitor the situation," says Schultz. "We're hoping that most people will honor the request." But even if gun-carrying customers don't honor the request, says Schultz, "We'll serve them with a smile and not confront them."