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oldschoolskater t1_jd9rpsg wrote

Why go to Starbucks? Spend your money at small locally owned coffee shops. They need the business.

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mikmatthau t1_jda0h3c wrote

yes.... and also support those trying to unionize!

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keenish27 t1_jda8qpf wrote

Because a locally owned shop is a gamble if you aren’t familiar with them and can also be just as expensive.

Starbucks is the Olive Garden of coffee. It’s not the best but it is extremely consistent and I know what I’m getting no matter what Starbucks I go to.

I go there because I know exactly what to expect.

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iwifia t1_jdaeg3o wrote

I order from small shops around the country and brew my own. It's amazing. Fuck Starbucks.

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Ones-Zeroes t1_jdb7utw wrote

And there are so many extremely good local shops too, I have no idea why you'd ever prefer Starbucks outside of convenience. De Fer, Black Forge Coffee, Rock n Joe, Nicholas Coffee, Yinz Coffee, Creative Coffee & Supply, Orbis Caffe, Sally Ann's coffee bar... all of these kick Starbucks to the curb, and those are just some of the bigger name alternatives!

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heili t1_jdd4hmt wrote

Do you know of any local suppliers of green (as in not roasted) coffee beans?

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Ones-Zeroes t1_jdef0us wrote

Unfortunately I don't, but I think a few places around here roast their own beans - could always ask where they get their stuff!

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californiadamn t1_jdb7m16 wrote

I have so much faith in our future generations that will only support locally owned small businesses over chains. They are bankrupting malls, chains and spending their money locally.

You are really making a difference and are appreciated!

Keep fighting! Be local and make local goods your top priority

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keenish27 t1_jdd5ikt wrote

I find this concept so odd. I get the support local shops but this concept breaks down if you think further ahead.

The goal of a business is to make money and once you make enough you tend to open more locations to make more money. Eventually you become the chain that then people say you shouldn’t shop at.

I’m not saying you are right or wrong. Just more of a thought I had to get out.

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soonitwillbcold t1_jddln9c wrote

Entrepreneurship Vs corporatization. Growth doesn't necessarily mean more locations unless it's a B2C company because sq ft directly impacts how much revenue you generate.

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californiadamn t1_jdfl7c5 wrote

What you are describing is capitalism.

There are several small businesses that just want to provide livable means for themselves and their employees with a work/ life balance for all. They don’t want to dominate the world, they just want a good life and to give a service back to their community. In the meantime. They are also sourcing as many as possible of their resources from other local farms and companies that also employ local people.

This is how the world should work and capitalism has destroyed that through corporate entities taking advantage of anyone below them/ getting tax breaks. There is a change going on. Corporations are failing and the local movement of putting money directly back into locals hands is happening.

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