When will peak Starbucks occur?

[DainBramaged]

A time will come when even with the extra money folks are saving on their gasoleneies, peak Starbucks will come. A year ago, gas was $3.07 in my town, today it's $1.67. By my calculations, that means a couple of extra cups of Starbucks high octane every week. KNOWING they will run out in the future, when do you think the peak will occur and the price will spiral upwards into the stratosphere so that only the most elite among us can afford the brew.

[taterguy]

1. Coffee beans grow relatively quickly. Oil does not

But I guess your lifestyle depends on peak oil being a myth so you choose to ignore reality

[JVS]

2. As long as Starbuck's doesn't buy out GM, I think the coffee will keep on flowing.

If they buy out GM, they will become a coffee-purchase financing company more than a coffee company.

[DainBramaged]

3. You didn't understand this was meant to be humorous, did you?

:eyes: The "squig" with the smile didn't tip you off?


It has NOTHING to do with peak oil

[marmar]

4. Actually, I think it's already taken place......

.... 'Bucks is dropping like bad foam from a cappucino machine.

[DainBramaged]

5. I noticed a HUGE downturn in filled parking spaces a the local Starbucks

But Dunkin keeps on keepin.:hi:

[Kalyke]

6. Not soon enough???

Seriously. Had it once - a year ago - was not impressed since I can make better for less in my own damn kitchen.

I never "got" this fad.

But, heck, I never got boy bands, jeans that hang off your ass, reality TV and porn makeup, either. So who am I to say. :shrug:

[Skittles]

8. I banned it from our coffee club at work

that shit is just plain nasty

[depakid]

7. It's already happened down under

Harbinger of things to come?

Starbucks goes cold on Australia

Coffee chain Starbucks says it plans to shut 61 of its 85 stores in Australia.

From 3 August, only people in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane will be able to buy the chain's lattes, frappucinos and espressos.

Starbucks first opened in Australia in 2000 but faced tough competition from a thriving cafe culture in major cities.

Local media said that 685 jobs would be lost. Earlier this month, the Seattle-based chain announced the closure of 600 unprofitable US stores.

Retreat?

Founder Howard Schultz said the decision to close the stores was part of a plan to revitalise the chain that is struggling as the US economy slows.

"While this decision represents business challenges unique to the Australian market, it in no way reflects the strong state of Starbucks business in countries outside of the United States," Mr Schultz said.

"There are no other international markets that need to be addressed in this manner."

More: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/7530570.stm

[Quantess]

9. What's the price for a gallon of Starbucks coffee these days?

I bring a thermos of homebrewed coffee to work. I seriously can't afford a daily visit to Starbucks, or any coffee shop, for that matter.

[DainBramaged]

10. A GOOD can of Colombian is about $6 bucks for 16 ounces

if you don't buy free market coffee (they don't sell it here, and I drink tea anyway)