My view is that many jobs in major chains (e.g. Starbucks, fast food, retail, etc) become low skill because any of the real thinking skills are pulled into sepa

My view is that many jobs in major chains (e.g. Starbucks, fast food, retail, etc) become low skill because any of the real thinking skills are pulled into separate corporate offices with totally different roles. Decisions like how much to advertise, what to stock, sourcing inventory etc. are totally removed from the workers who run the store. This puts a ceiling on the skill level needed for the job. Sure you can operate the machines and make a good drink, but what good is that if you have minimal influence over the menu?