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Luckin Coffee Debuts in New York With Cashier-Less, App-Driven Stores

It aims to gauge U.S. receptivity to its low-cost, digital-first format under New York’s cashless business regulations.

A Luckin Coffee location China. Monday marks the first day it's expanding to the US.
A Luckin Coffee shop in Huai 'an City, Jiangsu Province, China on April 24, 2025.
People stand outside of 'Luckin Coffee' store on opening day of one of two U.S. locations in Manhattan, New York, NY, June 30, 2025.
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Overview

  • Luckin opened its first U.S. outlets on June 30 in Manhattan’s Greenwich Village and NoMad.
  • Both locations operate entirely through an app-based, cashier-free ordering system focused on takeout.
  • Promotional offers include a $1.99 first drink for app users and free tote bags for early customers.
  • The chain has rebounded from its 2019 accounting scandal to build over 22,000 stores in China and surpass Starbucks in Chinese revenue.
  • New York’s ban on cashless businesses may force Luckin to adapt its model as it plans further American expansion.