NYC chain store poll

[Ulysses]

Which of these has taken over Manhattan the most?

[jakethebake]

I haven't been up there in a few months, but I remember thinking: wtf is a Reed's on every corner?

[PoBoy321]

I see Duane Reads everywhere in the city, and even though I'm sure that there are more Starbucks, I think that I just notice it more because I expect to see a Starbucks on every corner.

[jcmack13]

Had to pick Starbucks because I can't think of any Duane Reade I can stand in front of and see two other Duane Reades.

[nbake]

What is Duane Reade?

[handsome]

Starbucks, and Subway doesn't even come to Duane Reade and Starbucks.

[hoopsie44]

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What is Duane Reade?

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A NYC drug store chain.

[TStoneMBD]

quick google search shows pharmacy chain?

[Ulysses]

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I haven't been up there in a few months, but I remember thinking: wtf is a Reed's on every corner?

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My sentiments exactly.

[Ulysses]

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Starbucks, and Subway doesn't even come to Duane Reade and Starbucks.

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Maybe it's where you spend your time. I'm staying and working downtown and there are so many Subways here it is insane.

[jakethebake]

I remember the second or third time I went to NY, I tried to use a Reade's as a landmark when walking somewhere. I'd never heard of them and had no idea they were everywhere. I made one wrong turn and got lost pretty quick.

[Macdaddy Warsaw]

I chose Starbucks because there's a corner near St. Mark's where you can stand and see three of them. Also, Duane Reade serves more of a purpose at least.