I Knew It
Starbucks To Begin Sinister ‘Phase Two’ Of Operation
SEATTLE–After a decade of aggressive expansion throughout North America and abroad, Starbucks suddenly and unexpectedly closed its 2,870 worldwide locations Monday to prepare for what company insiders are calling “Phase Two” of the company’s long-range plan.
“Starbucks has completed the coffee-distribution and location establishment phase of its operation, and is now ready to move into Phase Two,” read a statement from Cynthia Vahlkamp, Starbucks’ chief marketing officer. “We have enjoyed furnishing you with coffee-related beverages and are excited about the important role you play in our future plans. Please pardon the inconvenience while we fortify the second wave of our corporate strategy.” …
This article is ancient (2001! Isn’t that, like, before the internet?) but remember when they closed all their stores for “training” a few weeks back? Clearly suspicious.
H/T, shady characters out of the past.
