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^ As I recall the first Starbucks locations in Winnipeg opened in Chapters bookstores when they opened up here around 1998 or so. Before that there were only places that served Starbucks coffee even though they weren't Starbucks (university restaurants, the Silver City theatres, etc.). Then it was from about 2000-2005 that they opened their first wave of standalone locations across the city, as well as a bunch in Safeway stores.

Coffee Time was only ever a bit player in the local market back in the 90s before Tim's asserted dominance. Same with Country Style and Dunkin Donuts.