Here is an interesting little read on how some Starbucks are struggling. The story highlights a coffee shop that is staying open while a nearby Starbucks is closing down.
Why do you suppose?
I think it is too many stores opening in too short of a time. This leads the local Starbucks to no longer feel like a neighborhood shop and the local stores all competing with one another. I, for one, frequent 2 of them and sometimes hit 1 of 2 others all fairly close to my house.
The article postulates that the stores have lost some of their early "magic" and now feel like any other sort of chain retail/food place.
Of course, this one used to be my favorite:
True Love Coffeehouse
For the same sort of feel in Tucson...but not quite the same.....try Crave.
Lessons Learned
10 months ago
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