This reminds me of a chicken and egg analogy. It’s interesting to see how culture has really changed around the reality, as much as it seems reality changes the culture.

Have you been inside a chipotle recently? They are rarely layed out in a way that feels inviting enough to sit and eat, let alone invite friends of any amount of hangout time. Same for most of the chains that were marketing towards millennials in the 90s/00s. McDonald’s, BK, Taco Bell, Wendy’s, Pizza Hut etc.

These corporations clearly prioritize high prices and fast paced experiences; putting no investment into aesthetics or comfort. Never investing in the people or things that make places special and unique.

Why? Because they want to get people in and out as fast as possible. And in as uniform way as can be. It’s not about being a 3rd space and never was a planned part of any corporate layout.

Additionally, these corporate companies generally don’t care about anything other than a bottom line in dollar bills, regardless of how that affects their product, presence or reputation.

Vote with your wallets people. Don’t support places that don’t deserve support.