02-14-2008, 09:58 PM
[quote Dick Moore]Note that only the Starbucks Retail Stores are closing -- the insaide-the-store Starbucks outlets in stores like Safeway and Barnes & Noble, will be open as usual. Good to know, eh?
I bet it's because, unlike Starbucks retail locations, those "within-store" Starbucks mini-locations aren't actually operated or staffed by Starbucks. They're limited Franchises, like Starbucks at Airports. They're licensed to use the brand, and Starbucks supplies them with beans, paper cups, and hardware, but they aren't owned by Starbucks.
I bet it's because, unlike Starbucks retail locations, those "within-store" Starbucks mini-locations aren't actually operated or staffed by Starbucks. They're limited Franchises, like Starbucks at Airports. They're licensed to use the brand, and Starbucks supplies them with beans, paper cups, and hardware, but they aren't owned by Starbucks.