Starbucks is experimenting with some surprisingly small cafes inspired by the tiny house trend. Not only do they allow Starbucks to test the areas’ love for the Millennial & Gen Z-favorite coffee brand before committing to a larger location but a Starbucks rep explains that the self-contained stores can be set up in “sites not designed for traditional store locations.” Often made of reclaimed materials like shipping containers, the tiny brick-and-mortar stores have a small environmental footprint, too. (Today)
