Starbucks Is Disappearing From Downtown Boston. Local Coffee Shops Are Cashing In
Locally-owned cafes gain customers as Starbucks leaves downtown Boston. Specialty drink sales increase.
Original reporting · inc.com
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Key points from Inc.’s report
- Locally-owned cafes in downtown Boston are gaining new customers.
- Specialty drink sales at local cafes are increasing by as much as 35 percent.
- The departure of Starbucks may be an opportunity for local businesses to grow.
With the departure of Starbucks from downtown Boston, locally-owned cafes are experiencing a surge in new customers.
According to Inc., some of these local cafes are seeing a significant jump in sales, particularly for specialty drinks, with increases of up to 35 percent.
This shift in consumer behavior may be an opportunity for local businesses to fill the gap left by Starbucks and establish themselves as preferred destinations for coffee and other beverages.
Questions and answers
What is happening to Starbucks in downtown Boston?
Starbucks is disappearing from downtown Boston, with only one location left.
How are local cafes being affected?
Local cafes are picking up new customers and seeing specialty drink sales jump as much as 35 percent.
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