Neither McDonalds nor Dunkin Donuts has a product quite like this one. In order to further beat the competition, this product should be manufactured as soon as possible. Though some customers may be tempted to choose a Dunkin Donuts or McDonalds coffee over Starbucks by their proximity to the competitors' restaurants, one whiff of the air freshener will change their minds and have them driving back to Starbucks.
Since 1971, Starbucks has made an amazing climb up the ladder of corporate America. The first international store was started in 2001, and in 2008, one can barely walk down the streets of London or Paris without seeing Starbucks galore. Though competitors are beginning to catch up with Starbucks in terms of its cultural icon, Starbucks can keep growing and continue to leave their competitors in the dust. By adopting the coffee cup shaped, drink scented air freshener, Starbucks will be on its way to continuing its cycle of growth.
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