Local Coffee Chain Hubbard & Cravens Withstands Starbucks

In spite of the invasion into the local market four years ago by Starbucks coffee, local chains like Hubbard & Cravens and single independent coffee shops are flourishing here in Indianapolis.

According to unofficial estimates, the number of specialty coffee shops other than Starbucks has doubled since 1998, a period in which the national chain has opened 30 stores in the market. The trend is continuing.

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