Might be the case for locations in more suburban areas, but at least in SF starbucks does not own/control anything outside its doors. Its usually just the side

Might be the case for locations in more suburban areas, but at least in SF starbucks does not own/control anything outside its doors. Its usually just the sidewalk out front, with some chairs/tables. I still think the city 'owns' the sidewalk though, even though the tables are there.