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Re:Show HN: I'm starting a social club to solve the male lon... by achow on Friday May 30, 2025 @01:00AM (#44133021)
A billion dollar company started with this idea.

Schultz envisioned Starbucks as a “third place” between home and work, fostering community and connection.

https://mulcahyconsultants.com/2023/12/14/howard-schultz-and...

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Re:Show HN: I'm starting a social club to solve the male lon... by jonny_eh on Friday May 30, 2025 @02:36AM (#44133533)
My local one removed all its seats and is now take out only.
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Re:Show HN: I'm starting a social club to solve the male lon... by lotsofpulp on Friday May 30, 2025 @03:32AM (#44133853)
There is just too much liability, both legal and public relations wise, with operating cheap third places.

https://apnews.com/article/starbucks-racism-philadelphia-man...

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Re:Show HN: I'm starting a social club to solve the male lon... by chgs on Friday May 30, 2025 @06:38AM (#44134771)
In the U.K. there were lots of their places before American style capitalism invaded. Coffee houses predate America as a whole - on both sides of the Atlantic.
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