The company said it operates 100% under the direct sales model and has not accepted franchising of any form.
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China’s coffee war moves up a notch as Luckin and Tencent ink strategic agreement
With tech giants moving aggressively into new retail, the coffee market is reaching its boiling point.
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Meteoric cafe startup Luckin Coffee threatens Starbucks with unfair competition lawsuit
Luckin Coffee, the coffee shop startup using market acquisition tactics borrowed from China’s internet companies, has written an open letter to Starbucks accusing it of monopolistic practices in the country and proposing a possible lawsuit, according to Tencent News (in Chinese). Luckin has taken issue with Starbucks’ exclusivity rights with property owners and putting pressure […]
