Luckin’s 30,000th store milestone adds buzz to China’s brewing coffee battle

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 2 min read 100% complete by Zhu WenqianFebruary 9, 2026 at 12:04 PM

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Luckin Coffee, China's largest coffee chain, opened its 30,000th store in Shenzhen on Sunday, signaling its continued growth and ambition. The new store is Luckin's first flagship location themed around global coffee origins, reflecting the company's plan to enhance its global supply chain by sourcing premium beans from regions like Indonesia, Brazil, and Colombia. Headquartered in Xiamen, Luckin operates in over 300 cities across China and is expanding internationally, with stores in Singapore, Malaysia, and the US. The company aims to offer authentic global coffee flavors and improve cost management through large-scale operations and centralized procurement. According to S&P Global Ratings, a global supply network also provides resilience against disruptions and allows for a wider range of product offerings.

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United States 30% Malaysia 30% Singapore 40% Xiamen, Fujian province ×250% Sandy Lim 70% Li Hui ×280% Luckin Coffee ×4100%

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luckin coffee 100% global supply chain 90% coffee chain 80% store expansion 70% coffee origins 70% premium beans 60% china 60% overseas markets 50% cost management 40%

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Xiamen, Fujian province

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