Why does Starbucks have 16,000+ US locations, Dunkin nearly 10,000, but the leading specialty coffee chain has less than 100? — One of life’s small joys for me is good (cold brew) coffee. The market for away-from-home coffee is large and filled with well-known brands like Starbucks and Dunkin. These brands, while ubiquitous, are not specialty coffee brands — they’re mass market. Local, independent shops serving specialty coffee are also common…