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They also ruthlessly overwork employees with just in time scheduling. And the urban starbucks that have cafe-like atmospheres are subsidized by the suburban one
by giraffe_lady 4y ago
They also ruthlessly overwork employees with just in time scheduling. And the urban starbucks that have cafe-like atmospheres are subsidized by the suburban ones that do all or most of their business through the more-labor-efficient-but-enjoyed-by-no-one drive thru.
- ghaff 4y agoThe Starbucks near ex-urban me always has a line of cars wrapped around the building for the drive-through--something I've never really understood. If I go to a coffeeshop except maybe when I'm traveling it's to hangout with a coffee and maybe grab some food.
- djkivi 4y agoThink of all the parents taking their kids to soccer, football, whatever. Many of them grab a coffee on the way.
- ghaff 4y agoI guess. If it's in the morning, I'll make some coffee at home and put it in a go cup. Otherwise I mostly don't drink coffee during the day unless it's on a long drive and I certainly won't wait in a 10-15 minute line of cars. But I think it's something that becomes a habit/ritual for a lot of people.
- monocasa 4y agoThe simple answer is that caffeine and refined sugar are both minor but addictive drugs, particularly in combination.
- JohnFen 4y agoI think it's about convenience. You can have a cup of reasonable coffee in your hands in just a few minutes.
- badpun 4y agoYou can also have even faster at home or at work - and at no cost. It amazes me that people "grab Starbucks on their way to work".
- JohnFen 4y agoYes, but that's less convenient. At home, anyway, you have to make it. That's more effort at a time when many are in a rush to begin with. You can have it at work, but many prefer to have some coffee a bit sooner than that and not have to make a trip to the break room. Convenience is a very powerful motivator, and these people are prioritizing it over minimizing monetary expense.