6/1/13: Starbucks expands no-smoking policy in North America to include its patio areas

Starbucks has expanded its no-smoking policy to include outside tables for all of the U.S. and Canada. Smoking will be restricted within 25 feet of all stores and within company-owned outdoor seating areas. Electronic cigarettes are included in the ban. Read more about the ban in a June 1 Global Post news article and a May 30 AdWeek.com article.