Wow you put up a picture which so happens to have a mainstream coffee shop in it and you get judged for not supporting local businesses?!? Considering most Costas are Franchisees that recruit LOCAL people I don’t think any harm has been done - sometimes a person just needs WiFi and a coffee and can’t be too picky considering which location they are in!
Also, my favourite local coffee shop which I nearly always meet my clients and local suppliers at is in fact my customer which I have over the months helped improve their business....sadly they don’t follow me where I go