Comments on: Starbucks vs. McDonald’s cage match

By: Ben

Ben — Wed, 26 Jan 2005 05:13:56 +0000

Well there are copious amounts of those things here in DC as well, keep in mind I do live next to 3 major universitys that have the highest tutitions in the nation. But as far as the “wins” thing goes, I have this to comment, Starbucks is actually one of the better if not the best of the large chain companies to work for. They give tuition reimbursement, cover half of health insurance, and keep in in these benifits are for only people who work part time. Also they use FAIR Trade coffee as well. Honestly as much as People rag on them I feel they do provide a good service. Also of note I did live in Seattle where they were founded and there was still plenty of thriving independant coffee shops (which in general I do prefer) . It is fair to say that they do some times squeeze the little guy out, but I find quite often their product or service was inferior. Lettting the market decide isn’t so bad sometimes.

By: Geoff

Geoff — Tue, 25 Jan 2005 15:04:08 +0000

Yeah, that part in the movie is what made me think of comparing them, since he says that McDonald’s has the highest concentration in Manhattan.

By: drew

drew — Tue, 25 Jan 2005 15:02:14 +0000

there is a section in the movie “super size me” that deals with the penetration of the burger joints in NY city and state. he breaks it down pretty well. if you havent seen that flick its a nice after dinner mint so to speak.

By: tobyjoe

tobyjoe — Tue, 25 Jan 2005 14:24:54 +0000

Glad to see the Block is keepin’ ya busy! I guess you used a FranchiseIterator to count those puppies?