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[–] Empire_of_the_mind [S] 0 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago 

this happens because the chain stores, supported by huge rich multinationals, pay wayyy more rent to the greedy commercial landlords. These stores in highly visible tourist areas often don't make money but rather serve as glorified advertisements.