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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
David Unyime Nkanta

Starbucks, Dunkin and Tim Hortons in Danger as China's Luckin Coffee's $2 Brews Hit New York for Debut

Two Luckin Coffee cups raised—symbolising the brand's challenge to coffee giants with low prices and tech-driven convenience. (Credit: instagram/luckincoffeesg)

The New York coffee scene is about to get a shake-up with the arrival of China's fast-growing coffee chain, Luckin Coffee, which officially opened its first store in Manhattan last week.

Offering brews at just $1.99 (£1.45) a cup, Luckin is set to challenge the likes of Starbucks, Dunkin', and Tim Hortons, which dominate the US market but have faced criticism for higher prices and slower service.

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