Social media users claim that Mattress Firm is completely overstored in the US...
...and are posting maps of their local area to show how concentrated its stores are.
Some are opposite each other on a street.
Users claim that its heavy store concentration is unusual given that it stocks a product that people typically buy every seven to 10 years.
next slide will load in 15 secondsSkip AdSkip AdTwitter users also claim that its stores after frequently empty, which makes its high store count even more surprising.
One user compared its prevalence in the US to that of McDonald's. There are over 14,000 McDonald's stores in America.
In the past, customers have posted photos on Instagram with seemingly empty stores in the background.
Employees have made good use of times when the store is empty to take a nap on the many beds on offer...
...and for racing around on top of the mattresses.
next slide will load in 15 secondsSkip AdSkip AdCustomer are hosting slumber parties in one store.
These are some of the most Mattress Firm heavy locations in the US:
In New York's Manhattan, there are several stores. The business has faced increased competition there from start-ups such as Casper, which are headquartered in New York City.
Mattress Firm has not yet responded to Business Insider for comment.
On Tuesday, it responded to the news on Twitter with a bemused meme.