MFJC07302 wrote:
Thanks for all your wonderful input. The homeless issue will be rectified and the store cleaned this week when a board member from Corporate in Seattle comes !!

DtJcQdMf wrote:

What are the borders of the 'transportation center'? Would hate to see even JSQ look like Anytown USA

neverleft wrote:
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Gee the OP better not venture up The Square after Feb 2017 he/she will have a stroke. The new Starbucks will have plenty of room for the homeless inside and out. (Happy Thanksgiving)


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JJ 6/24/2016 : ?The Journal Square Starbucks would be 2,079 square feet on the PATH hub's ground level, adjacent to the new PJ Ryan's Squared. The 10-year lease would bring in $1.4 million total for the Port Authority. Starbucks is committing to spend nearly $600,000 renovating the space.

The average Manhattan Starbucks is 1,600 square feet.

The proposed lease indicates an opening date of around Feb. 1, 2017. Starbucks would be allowed to be the only retailer in the transportation center whose primary purpose is to sell coffee, a provision Starbucks required before committing to open a store there, and would not affect existing businesses.

Starbucks would be allowed to use 1,600 square feet adjacent to its proposed new store as outdoor seating without paying additional rent.?

Interesting bold line they are shutting out future coffee shops.

JCishome wrote:
I'm pretty sure the OP is either a troll or a disgruntled Starbucks worker. Either way, here's the lemonade message that comes from his/her lemons:
- be nice to some homeless people this holiday season.
- give your business to a local entrepreneur instead of a corporate behemoth.

JJ 6/24/2016 : ?The Journal Square Starbucks would be 2,079 square feet on the PATH hub's ground level, adjacent to the new PJ Ryan's Squared. The 10-year lease would bring in $1.4 million total for the Port Authority. Starbucks is committing to spend nearly $600,000 renovating the space.

The average Manhattan Starbucks is 1,600 square feet.

The proposed lease indicates an opening date of around Feb. 1, 2017. Starbucks would be allowed to be the only retailer in the transportation center whose primary purpose is to sell coffee, a provision Starbucks required before committing to open a store there, and would not affect existing businesses.

Starbucks would be allowed to use 1,600 square feet adjacent to its proposed new store as outdoor seating without paying additional rent.?

hamiltonpkmom wrote:
I don't generally patronize Starbucks and have been to the Grove St. location may be 2 times 10+ years I have lived here. But thanks to this tread, I will be stopping by and buying some hot beverages and baked goods to any homeless person I encounter there or outside.

It is reassuring the majority of the voices spoken on this thread are to voice the outrage brought forth by the Newbie... at the risk of sounding like the old timer here... welcome Jersey City, try, try to be a decent human being MFJC07302... and have a great Thanks Giving.

MFJC07302 wrote:
Thanks for all your wonderful input. The homeless issue will be rectified and the store cleaned this week when a board member from Corporate in Seattle comes !! What a relief :)

MFJC07302 wrote:
Well, I have won the fight against the homeless and the store being filthy. I reached out to corporate in Seattle, Washington as I have been writing on the JC List and they are coming to the store to do a "clean sweep" of the management and get the store back to it's original mission statement.

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On_The_3rd wrote:
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MFJC07302 wrote:
Starbucks was not set up in 1971 to feet/shelter the homeless and be filthy dirty. There are shelters for that and cleaning services out there to keep the place clean. Come in when it gets renovated for some clean, non-homeless calm :)

Time to pump the brakes a bit, you sound like a stuck-up broad.

You've done your part and complained to the manager that you find the store to be unwelcoming to guests, and your next step should be to contact their corporate office. Turn to social media if you must, FB and Twitter have proven very effective and getting issues resolved.

Boycott the store in the meantime by checking out some of the other local coffeeshops that others here have suggested. Many of them offer a great atmosphere for relaxing and enjoying a cup of "good" coffee.

Guests ?? Is there a private party being conducted there where it's invitation only ? I think you mean (paying) customers

MFJC07302 wrote:
paying customers have NO seat to enjoy their "Starbucks" experience, that they are paying for.

On_The_3rd wrote:
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MFJC07302 wrote:
Starbucks was not set up in 1971 to feet/shelter the homeless and be filthy dirty. There are shelters for that and cleaning services out there to keep the place clean. Come in when it gets renovated for some clean, non-homeless calm :)

Time to pump the brakes a bit, you sound like a stuck-up broad.

You've done your part and complained to the manager that you find the store to be unwelcoming to guests, and your next step should be to contact their corporate office. Turn to social media if you must, FB and Twitter have proven very effective and getting issues resolved.

Boycott the store in the meantime by checking out some of the other local coffeeshops that others here have suggested. Many of them offer a great atmosphere for relaxing and enjoying a cup of "good" coffee.

MFJC07302 wrote:
Well, I have won the fight against the homeless and the store being filthy.

MFJC07302 wrote:
Well, I have won the fight against the homeless and the store being filthy. I reached out to corporate in Seattle, Washington as I have been writing on the JC List and they are coming to the store to do a "clean sweep" of the management and get the store back to it's original mission statement.

MFJC07302 wrote:
Well, I have won the fight against the homeless and the store being filthy. I reached out to corporate in Seattle, Washington as I have been writing on the JC List and they are coming to the store to do a "clean sweep" of the management and get the store back to it's original mission statement.

MFJC07302 wrote:
Well, I have won the fight against the homeless and the store being filthy. I reached out to corporate in Seattle, Washington as I have been writing on the JC List and they are coming to the store to do a "clean sweep" of the management and get the store back to it's original mission statement.

On_The_3rd wrote:
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MFJC07302 wrote:
Starbucks was not set up in 1971 to feet/shelter the homeless and be filthy dirty. There are shelters for that and cleaning services out there to keep the place clean. Come in when it gets renovated for some clean, non-homeless calm :)

Time to pump the brakes a bit, you sound like a stuck-up broad.

You've done your part and complained to the manager that you find the store to be unwelcoming to guests, and your next step should be to contact their corporate office. Turn to social media if you must, FB and Twitter have proven very effective and getting issues resolved.

Boycott the store in the meantime by checking out some of the other local coffeeshops that others here have suggested. Many of them offer a great atmosphere for relaxing and enjoying a cup of "good" coffee.

MFJC07302 wrote:
Starbucks was not set up in 1971 to feet/shelter the homeless and be filthy dirty. There are shelters for that and cleaning services out there to keep the place clean. Come in when it gets renovated for some clean, non-homeless calm :)

MFJC07302 wrote:
Well, I have won the fight against the homeless and the store being filthy. .

JCishome wrote:
I really can't think of anything to say to a person who considers Starbucks an "experience".