Starbucks has a sponsorship with PoGo, but not all Starbucks actually have Wayspots. The sponsorship is about 9 yrs old, and no new locations have been added to PoGo since then.
There are also come convenience stores that have sponsorships with PoGo, and sponsored stops/gyms do not need to meet Wayspot criteria as they aren’t added by Wayfarer, but by PoGo.
This is a misleading assumption.
I myself am from a small farming community, live in a larger area now, and I have found about 20 Wayspots there in the last 2 years in my small hometown, and all have been approved. It can be helpful to know what may or may not be eligible in low-density/rural areas, and we do have a great thread with tips: Tips for Rural Nominators
Let’s try to stay on topic about this pizza place.