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How Starbucks Lost Its Third Place Advantage
Episode 38 of Business Strategy Talks examines the erosion of Starbucks' competitive moat. Lucas and Luna break down the specific strategic decisions that diluted the 'third place' experience, from mobile order chaos and drive-thru optimization to union conflicts and CEO Howard Schultz's return. Using concrete data—store-level traffic trends from Q2 2025, regional saturation metrics, and the price gap with independents—they assess whether the company can rebuild its brand premium. The conversation drills into one core question: can a $120 billion coffee chain still act…
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