Coffee competition expands to second-and third-tier cities in China.
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Briefing: Luckin Coffee to add 2,500 shops and more subsidies in 2019
Luckin’s announcement comes amid its escalating battle with Starbuck for China’s caffeinated drink lovers.
Posted inUp and Comers
Briefing: Luckin Coffee seeks funds at up to $2 billion valuation
Hot Chinese coffee company’s new fundraising comes just months after last round.
Posted inOn the Cusp
Luckin Coffee warns of fraudsters using its brand name to dupe investors and franchisees
The company said it operates 100% under the direct sales model and has not accepted franchising of any form.
Posted inTurf Wars
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.
Posted inTurf Wars
McDonald’s starts delivering McCafé in Shanghai
Global fast food giant McDonald’s has launched an online delivery service for McCafé, its coffee-house-style food and beverage chain.
Posted inOn the Cusp
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 […]
