Starbucks and the Myth of the Third Place

Sep 27

Starbucks wants to be known as a community gathering space, even after morphing into the ultimate convenience-focused coffee chain. But was it ever truly a third place in the first place?

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really excellent article. well-researched. support your local cafes <3

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Thanks Jake!

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