Thursday, January 20, 2011
One of the Few...
I know I'm in the minority here, but I can't stand Starbucks. I don't like the taste of their coffee, as it leaves a horrible aftertaste on my pallet. However, above and beyond that, I don't agree with their business practices. When I worked in Colorado Springs a few years back, there was a Starbucks a block down the street from my office. There was also a locally-owned coffee shop on my block. As soon as a business vacancy became available straight across the street from them, Starbucks opened up another shop! 2 Starbucks in 2 small blocks? In Colorado Springs? Hello, it's not Manhattan, Seattle, Boston, San Francisco...or even Denver for that matter. The purpose of that new shop: to put the little guy out of business. I don't like bullies. So I always took my business to the little guy. And their coffee tasted great! :>)
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Good for you! Although I like Starbucks Coffee, i do feel the same way about the "little guy". We just had a Lowes open up, while I am excited and love Lowes, we also have across the street, Andys and Orchard Supply. Up the hill In Twain Harte we have Twain Harte Lumber, owned by a local family for years now. Lowes will hurt these three hardware stores no doubt. I will continue to go to TH Lumber and support the "little guy" as well!! They are what this town is all about!!
ReplyDeleteThat's what I'm talking about! Starbucks does this all over the country! I also don't shop at WalMart for their bad business practices...and putting the mom & pops out of business...while hiring elderly people for dirt pay and pretending they are doing a community service. BS!
ReplyDeleteWay to stand up for the little guy!!! I try to always visit the Mom and Pop shop, too. Seattle is the worst....there is a Starbucks on every corner, literally. I couldn't believe my eyes.
ReplyDeleteI also boycott WalMart (I am proud to say)!