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SF also used to have two Starbucks across the street from each other near Moscone. But really, isn't that just one shop that happens to have a railway running
by astrange 3y ago
SF also used to have two Starbucks across the street from each other near Moscone.
But really, isn't that just one shop that happens to have a railway running through it?
- MrFoof 3y agoThey were actually owned by different franchisees! The spaces were significantly different as well. The one that shut down was so small it couldn't even physically accommodate the equipment to make the sandwiches!
- extragood 3y agoI'm sure there are valid reasons for doing that, but whenever I see multiple franchises within spitting distance of one another, I can't help but be reminded of Gob Bluth's "market research" for a 2nd banana stand in Arrested Development: > Did you know that more frozen bananas are sold right here on this boardwalk than anywhere in the OC? And of course he goes on to cannibalize the family's original business.