Of course we know the reason behind the trend: homelessness. This is apparently how Starbucks envisions solving that problem. It's part of a bigger trend that's certainly not limited to US corporations:
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hostile_architecture
When i visited NYC for the first time in 2015, the starbucks often had prostitutes using the restrooms for quickie spaces
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So they were supportive of sex workers :-)
Patrons could enjoy a quickie then a latte. Full service coffee chain. ☕️👄
