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they could integrate it with their loyalty points system, whatever it was called, starbucks card or sth either pay with points, or get a cheaper rate for point

by HSO 1y ago

they could integrate it with their loyalty points system, whatever it was called, starbucks card or sth either pay with points, or get a cheaper rate for points, or even get points if you pay normal for the cowirking space the card could also double as a validator, either for the reserved space or as a key card to a closed one, saving on in-store admin work if i were starbucks, i would 100% try this clearly there is a demand for quick and informal working space, instead of a formal, multi month tenant agreement with one limited provider just go to any store location, and in case of need, pay an hourly rate with your coffee to get a seat

HSO 1y ago
PS. they could even apply surge pricing for this. in fact they should.
- eqvinox 1y ago
  I was about to make that joke-not-joke, but you beat me to it.
- freedomben 1y ago
  If they can get Coca Cola to bring back Surge[1], I will happily pay for Surge pricing [1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Surge_(drink) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Surge_(drink)
jerlam 1y ago
There was a thread about this exact situation a week ago: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44811602 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44811602
pvtmert 1y ago
not trying to be sarcastic but; > if i were starbucks, i would 100% try this which is why you _are_ not starbucks — imagine the multitude of laws and regulations in multitude of countries, if you offer co-working space, then you must also register as a landlord, handle mails (not the electronic ones, physical mails), business registrations, etc. there will be people who would want to stay in after-hours, even if the store is not open. obviously they are paying the rent, hence they have the right to do so. people will reserve tables/seats, what happens if it's over-booked? there are certain "cool" locations which are extremely busy hot-spots meanwhile others are pretty chill...
bombcar 1y ago
At thy point its no longer a loyalty card; its a fealty system, with landed lords (Starbucks) and serfs.

by HSO 1y ago

HSO 1y ago

PS. they could even apply surge pricing for this. in fact they should.

eqvinox 1y ago
I was about to make that joke-not-joke, but you beat me to it.
freedomben 1y ago
If they can get Coca Cola to bring back Surge[1], I will happily pay for Surge pricing [1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Surge_(drink) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Surge_(drink)

jerlam 1y ago

There was a thread about this exact situation a week ago: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44811602 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44811602

pvtmert 1y ago

not trying to be sarcastic but; > if i were starbucks, i would 100% try this which is why you _are_ not starbucks — imagine the multitude of laws and regulations in multitude of countries, if you offer co-working space, then you must also register as a landlord, handle mails (not the electronic ones, physical mails), business registrations, etc. there will be people who would want to stay in after-hours, even if the store is not open. obviously they are paying the rent, hence they have the right to do so. people will reserve tables/seats, what happens if it's over-booked? there are certain "cool" locations which are extremely busy hot-spots meanwhile others are pretty chill...

bombcar 1y ago

At thy point its no longer a loyalty card; its a fealty system, with landed lords (Starbucks) and serfs.