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Coffee Battles in the Chains PDF Print E-mail
Written by Dine Myrtle Beach Online Layman   
coffeeAs if the chains did not have enough to grapple over, it would appear that the newest leg-up against the competition is based on a coffee war. When McDonald's recently won a four-way "coffee taste test" against its rival fast food conglomerates, the sandwich rivalry may have temporarily taken a back seat while the chains focus on a new competitive edge - gourmet coffee. New and creative premium coffees and coffee-based drinks will be finding their way to the fast food menu boards. Food for thought - with Subway looking to introduce pizza, it makes us wonder if this is a sign of the times. Is it an attempt to providing anything that the public may pay premium dollars for, or an attempt to gain lost market share? Either way, on some level it will always be an attempt to compete on the local level with  the independent pizzeria or roasters and coffee houses? Shouldn't the chains try harder to improve their establishments and stick to what they know? Nothing can compete against the local pizzeria for piping hot fresh pizza and the local coffee shop goes to great lengths to focus on it's coffee. The quick fix may be easy but, won't satisfy like the real thing.
Last Updated ( Monday, 20 August 2007 )
 
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