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ABlairican Pie · 01-17-2007, 11:52 PM

I've noticed in the past several months just about every fast food place I go, McDonald's, Jack In the Box, and now a new Taco Bell they've rebuilt in Auburn, all have that bizarre, surreal Starbuck's coffee house "decor": you know, the super tall chairs, the flat mushroom-like tables that seem to sprout from the floor, dangling dim tube-shaped light fixtures that make the place look dark and Bohemian, like a freakin' OPIUM DEN!!! Artsy pictures and all, and it just doesn't look like a festive fast food place with bright sunny colors and All-American burger joint styles we've come to know and love for like, forever. They don't look like fast food joints anymore!! Nothing wrong with Starbuck's decor--IF YOU'RE IN STARBUCK'S!!!!

My church was even about to make it look like that corny coffeehouse look.

Ireneparalegal · 01-17-2007, 11:53 PM

Isn't that called "modern decor"? If so, that is the rage in decorating.

FOLrocks1 · 01-18-2007, 10:36 AM

Some fast food places can pull off the look. Other do look very dumb. Like McDonald's.

Br26 · 01-18-2007, 01:22 PM

I guess its the new look as of late. All of the resturants here havent changed though, i guess thats one of the advantages of living in a small town.

swedeace · 01-18-2007, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by ABlairican Pie

I've noticed in the past several months just about every fast food place I go, McDonald's, Jack In the Box, and now a new Taco Bell they've rebuilt in Auburn, all have that bizarre, surreal Starbuck's coffee house "decor": you know, the super tall chairs, the flat mushroom-like tables that seem to sprout from the floor, dangling dim tube-shaped light fixtures that make the place look dark and Bohemian, like a freakin' OPIUM DEN!!! Artsy pictures and all, and it just doesn't look like a festive fast food place with bright sunny colors and All-American burger joint styles we've come to know and love for like, forever. They don't look like fast food joints anymore!! Nothing wrong with Starbuck's decor--IF YOU'RE IN STARBUCK'S!!!!

My church was even about to make it look like that corny coffeehouse look.

Atmosphere. Attraction. They do it for environmental purposes to lure customers in. It's all about marketing strategies.

SBTB Geek · 01-18-2007, 05:39 PM

Someone posted pictures of the new style McDonald's is going for, IMO, it looks really cool.

Speaking of Taco Bell, there's an old TB near my campus, it seriously looks as if it hasn't been remodeled since the 80's--it looks so old fashioned.

01-17-2007, 11:52 PM	#1
ABlairican Pie Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Dec 12, 2001 Location: Living where cats reign more Supreme than a pizza. Posts: 31,619	Why do fast food places now look like Starbucks? I've noticed in the past several months just about every fast food place I go, McDonald's, Jack In the Box, and now a new Taco Bell they've rebuilt in Auburn, all have that bizarre, surreal Starbuck's coffee house "decor": you know, the super tall chairs, the flat mushroom-like tables that seem to sprout from the floor, dangling dim tube-shaped light fixtures that make the place look dark and Bohemian, like a freakin' OPIUM DEN!!! Artsy pictures and all, and it just doesn't look like a festive fast food place with bright sunny colors and All-American burger joint styles we've come to know and love for like, forever. They don't look like fast food joints anymore!! Nothing wrong with Starbuck's decor--IF YOU'RE IN STARBUCK'S!!!! My church was even about to make it look like that corny coffeehouse look.
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01-17-2007, 11:53 PM	#2
Ireneparalegal LEGAL SPICE ;) Forum Legend Join Date: Jul 25, 2005 Location: OXNARD, CA - WHERE THE DALLAS COWBOYS TRAIN & PRACTICE Posts: 38,691	Isn't that called "modern decor"? If so, that is the rage in decorating.
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01-18-2007, 10:36 AM	#3
FOLrocks1 My favorite ladies! Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 09, 2001 Location: Ohio Posts: 4,103	Some fast food places can pull off the look. Other do look very dumb. Like McDonald's.
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01-18-2007, 01:22 PM	#4
Br26 Insert witty title Frequent Poster Join Date: Jul 19, 2006 Location: CA Posts: 148	I guess its the new look as of late. All of the resturants here havent changed though, i guess thats one of the advantages of living in a small town.

01-18-2007, 05:39 PM	#6
SBTB Geek Smooth Moderator Forum Veteran Join Date: Feb 21, 2002 Location: Southern California Posts: 6,004	Someone posted pictures of the new style McDonald's is going for, IMO, it looks really cool. Speaking of Taco Bell, there's an old TB near my campus, it seriously looks as if it hasn't been remodeled since the 80's--it looks so old fashioned.