Friday, July 18, 2008

Starbucks closures heaviest in Calif, Fla, Texas

So Starbucks closures heaviest in Calif, Fla, Texas.

When I lived in Sugar Land, there was a Starbucks in the Kroger, in the Barns and Noble, in both Targets, three stand alone Starbucks, and (no kidding) five competing independent coffee houses.

In Houston, the corner of West Grey and Shepard has two Starbucks across the street from one another. There are Starbucks in places that can't support gas stations. There are Starbucks in places where McDonalds have to shut down.

There is a Starbucks across the street from my office. Like all offices in the civilized world, there is a coffee pot on every floor. The coffee is pretty good, but people still go to Starbucks. At lunch, people will go eat there. I've seen three restaurants adjacent to the Starbucks close in frustration.

Starbucks ice cream, chocolate cover espresso beans, coffee beans, mugs, espresso makers, and liquer are available in every single grocery store, department store, and gas station.

Is Starbucks brand overextended in Texas? Duh!
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