Big Chain Restaurants / Stores

[Papa Deuce]

Thinking about my not "getting" the Starbucks mentality, I was wondering if if was becasuse I am anti chain ( big chain ) store, because they take away the mom and pop places.

 

[PryncessChrysty]

While I hate to be a meiser and take business away from the mom & pop stores, the chain stores have a better selection and better prices for what I need. There aren't too many m&p shops around here, but there are a few locally that I support. However, I could never give up my Target, Pottery Barn, Albertson's or my Starbuck's.

 

[nucpharm29]

Being from Arkansas originally, Wal-mart was really the only option growning up. Now, the only reason I go there is b/c it's a mile from my house and the prices are somewhat cheaper. However, their selection STINKS!!!!! I love to cook, and I can never find good produce, good meat, or any kind of ethnic products. So now I plan my weekly shopping trip so I have the time to go across town to a locally owned store that has everything!