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Starbucks China Requires Preorder Before Seating From Oct 22

By Drooid · Oct 22, 2026, 11:04 AM UTC · How we work

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Starbucks China will require customers to purchase items before sitting, effective Oct 22, 2026.
The rule covers all 8,000 Starbucks stores in China.
Starbucks China will invest over 300 million yuan in fiscal 2027 for store upgrades and staffing.
It plans to renovate roughly 1,000 mainland outlets, improving checkout, seating, lighting and equipment.
Starbucks sold a 60% stake to Boyu Capital in a $4 billion deal completed April 2026.

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Starbucks China will require customers to purchase items before sitting, effective Oct 22, 2026.
The rule covers all 8,000 Starbucks stores in China.
Starbucks China will invest over 300 million yuan in fiscal 2027 for store upgrades and staffing.
It plans to renovate roughly 1,000 mainland outlets, improving checkout, seating, lighting and equipment.
Starbucks sold a 60% stake to Boyu Capital in a $4 billion deal completed April 2026.