China’s Biggest Coffee Chain Makes US Debut

Luckin reported rapid growth in China despite a massive accounting scandal that led to its delisting from the U.S. stock market.
China’s Biggest Coffee Chain Makes US Debut
A cup of coffee is poured during Luckin Coffee's IPO at the Nasdaq Market site in New York, on May 17, 2019. Brendan McDermid/Reuters
Bill Pan
Bill Pan
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Luckin Coffee, the fast-growing Chinese coffee chain that is outselling Starbucks in China, has established its first American presence in New York City.

The two inaugural stores opened Monday in Manhattan: one in Greenwich Village near the bustling New York University campus, and another in Madison Square North. The company is promoting the launch with giveaways and discounts on its website and social media platforms.