Not a gamble, really, just the certainty that that $4 coffee will suck, no matter which street, city, state or country you find yourself. But this is not about Starbucks.
It actually is about Starbucks, not the coffee or the price.
It's about you knowing that Starbucks is Starbucks no matter which street, city, state or country you find yourself in. Whether you love or hate it, it's at least consistent.