China's largest coffee chain opens US locations
The expansion marks Luckin Coffee 's entry into the American market, intensifying its competition with Starbucks, particularly given their rivalry in China.
To celebrate the opening, the new stores offered special deals, including free tote bags for early customers and $1.99 drinks for first-time app users.
Luckin Coffee, founded in 2017, has rapidly grown to over 22,000 locations in China and also operates in Singapore, known for its mobile app-based ordering.
While Luckin Coffee 's model in China is largely cashless, its New York City stores comply with local regulations prohibiting cashless businesses.
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