Starbucks Coming to Middletown

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While perusing through my google reader, I came across a post by Tracy at Bargainchaser.com. - Starbucks Coming to Middletown

I think its a great idea since I am an avid coffee drinker. She mentioned the idea about competing with The Main Cup in downtown Middletown. Anytime an icon in the industry opens up a store, the little mom and pops feels a little pinch (sometimes a big pinch.) The only thing I think is going to hurt the main cup is the hours, but that has been hurting them for a while in my opinion. They have a great atmosphere, the food selection is quite diverse and now they have a bar in the back.

The mornings that I drive one of my children to school, I have to make left on Alt route 40. If you haven’t seen the morning and evening rush hour on Alt 40, it almost…almost rivals I-270. I can only imagine that most of those drivers either have a cup of coffee or would be looking for a cup of coffee prior to hitting the morning grind (no pun intended.) I know at this time of morning, the Main Cup is not open. They have made adjustments to their hours since they have opened back in the spring. Even if they did open that early, I am not sure the parking arrangements are conducive to meeting the demands of a morning commuter…in and out.

All in All, I believe the community will welcome Starbucks, but the Main Cup will do quite well. For just opening up this year, I think they are doing great. I am sure that Starbucks won’t impact their daily business…I just can’t see myself sitting down and enjoying a cup of coffee in the confines of Safeway. Atmosphere has a lot to do with an enjoyable cup of coffee. The true impact will be have to be measured next year.

Thanks Tracy for bring this to our attention.

The Main Cup
14 West Main Street, Middletown, MD 21769
(301) 371-4433
Monday thru Saturday 8:00 am to 9:00 pm
Closed Sunday

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November 18, 2007 · Filed Under Food

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2 Responses to “Starbucks Coming to Middletown”

  1. Chris Griffith on November 23rd, 2007 10:27 am

    Our area is struggling with the megafranchises squeezing the mom and pop establishments. Hang in there, Main Cup.

  2. gotbob on December 12th, 2007 8:22 pm

    There was a sign at the kiosk in Safeway saying it will be open on December 18th. This is definitely a a grab and go coffee stop. No seating!

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