Mei Ri Jing Ji Xin Wen·2025-11-03 23:30Core Insights - Starbucks has announced a strategic partnership with Boyu Capital to establish a joint venture for operating its retail business in China [1][3] - Boyu Capital will hold up to 60% equity in the joint venture, while Starbucks retains 40% equity and continues to own and license its brand and intellectual property [3] - The enterprise value of the joint venture is approximately $4 billion, excluding cash and debt, with Starbucks' retail business in China expected to exceed $13 billion in total value [3] Group 1 - The joint venture will be headquartered in Shanghai, with plans to expand Starbucks' store count in China to 20,000 [3] - Boyu Capital, founded in 2011, is an alternative asset management firm with a diversified investment platform covering private equity, public markets, infrastructure, and venture capital [3] - Boyu Capital's partner, Huang Yuzheng, emphasized the collaboration aims to leverage Starbucks' global leadership in the coffee industry and Boyu's local market insights to accelerate growth [3] Group 2 - Starbucks' Executive Vice President and CEO for China, Liu Wenjuan, stated that the partnership will help unlock significant market potential [3]