The management of the market is quite unique and many efforts have been made to ensure that all businesses are locally owned. Apparently, there is a law prohibiting chain stores and franchises from opening up in the market area. Starbucks is a noteworthy exception however, because the Starbucks at the Pike Place Market was the very first Starbucks to open (in 1971) back when the original mermaid (or some argue Melusine) logo still sported nipples.
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