The shift in office attendance post-pandemic has led to a significant rise in employees working from coffee shops, transforming these establishments into alternative workspaces. This trend offers flexibility but challenges both workers and venues. Coffee shops have adopted strategies like minimum order requirements and seating time limits to manage the influx of long-term patrons. Innovations in technology are also emerging to help manage these new demands, integrating with POS systems to sell timed internet access. This change is reshaping coffee shops into a new kind of office space, affecting their traditional role and the overall landscape of working environments.
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