Reply #17: Starbucks didn't fail in Australia -- Starbucks is downsizing everywhere

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They were a victim of the usual cancer to trendy business -- rapid expansion.

And while the article points out it's not the American-ness, gosh, it sure seems to be the one element they keep
hammering home. They make cloak it in other garb, but it's the Yankeeness they clearly despise.

That said, I'm off to bed at a ridiculous hour. Thanks for the exchange and good night.