In Banff, a small town famous for being the epicenter of Canada's first national park, one small business is challenging a boulevard of brands and multinational corporations, namely Starbucks. In 2007, Susanne Gillies-Smith started Banff Tea Company in response to a personal loss. So she opened up Banff Tea House in the heart of Banff village. Gartshore had managed five tea stores in the UK; she was looking for work in Banff and was adamant about working at Banff Tea Company. The two, together, have managed to turn Banff Tea Company into a much beloved brand, despite the onslaught of Starbucks and Canadian chains in tea, such as Harry’s.

Source: Forbes February 26, 2017 19:11 UTC