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Luckin Coffee Surpasses Starbucks, Eyes U.S. Expansion

6/27/2025

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Luckin Coffee Inc. has skyrocketed to become China's largest coffee chain since its inception in 2017, outpacing Starbucks with over 20,000 stores by 2024. After overcoming a scandal in 2020 involving inflated sales, the company has embraced innovation and is now eyeing expansion into the U.S. market, setting the stage for an exciting future.

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Story summary

Luckin Coffee Inc. has skyrocketed to become China's largest coffee chain since its inception in 2017, outpacing Starbucks with over 20,000 stores by 2024. After overcoming a scandal in 2020 involving inflated sales, the company has embraced innovation and is now eyeing expansion into the U.S. market, setting the stage for an exciting future.