Chinese Coffee Chain Luckin Debuts in NYC, Challenging Starbucks on US Soil
Luckin Coffee, a fast-growing Chinese coffee chain, has entered the U.S. market, challenging Starbucks head-on with its first two stores in New York City. Started in 2017, Luckin now has over 24,000 stores worldwide, beating out Starbucks in China with 22,000 spots. This bold move into NYC on June 30, 2025, signals Luckin’s ambition to…