Monday, June 2, 2008

Subway vs. Starbucks


When driving in Los Angeles it is quickly noticed the amount of Starbucks locations there are. This is maybe due to the fact that it is hip to hate on Starbucks, even though we all drink it. Next, a friend tells me that Subway kills Starbucks by means of locations with a ratio of 2:1. Yes, there are (apparently) twice as many Subways in LA than Starbucks! You be the judge, or just go ahead and research it and get back to me. I'm still waiting for the truth, which brings me (in a roundabout way) to the thought of which place I would rather be at being helped by an employee diagnosed with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD).

First, the pros:
SUBWAY
-every bite will be a great bite.
-the loaf will be cut with great precision, therefore not leaking due to too deep of a cut.
-the sandwich artist will handle your sammy with more care than if you were on the other side of the counter.
-your change will NEVER be wrong.
-there will never be poorly cut or rotten veggies because the artist would never let that slide.
STARBUCKS
-the OCD pros are obvious, so once again let your own mind do the work.

Now, the cons:
SUBWAY
-the amount of time taken to make the sandwich is twice as long.
-you will easily be questioned on what you want, because the SA (sandwich artist) knows better than you do.
-the lines will always be longer due to the first con.
-once you say what you want, the artist is on auto-pilot with a one tracked mind of concentration on making your meal.
STARBUCKS
-once again, the cons are obvious. Its a cup of coffee for christ's sake.


Conclusion:
I would and will be searching one of the thousands of Subway locations for an employee with OCD to make the most delightful and delicious Subway sandwich. It is also very important to be conscious of a worldwide mental illness that many people are afflicted with, so we must be compassionate to anyone who deals with something of this sort of ailment. Love one, love all; and yes, this applies for Starbucks and Subway.

2 comments:

so much in something so small said...

Subway
468 Units in LA County
27,606 Units in the US


Starbucks
397 Units in LA County
13,727 Units in the US

and i said twice as many in the country, jerk(s).

in case you were wondering there are 197 quizno's in LA county, and 104 coffee beans, 98 sizzlers, and 61 IHOPs.

Anonymous said...

i like subway a lot more since the $5 footlongs. there's no way a subway sandwich is worth 8 bucks.

here are the stats for seattle:

72 subways. 152 starbucks.