Xin Lang Cai Jing·2025-11-24 03:58Core Insights - Lucky Coffee, a budget coffee brand under Mixue Group, has surpassed 10,000 global stores, rapidly rising in the domestic coffee chain market, closely following leading brands Luckin Coffee and Kudi Coffee [1] - The brand was established in 2017 and initially grew slowly, but after market research and brand positioning adjustments, it adopted a low-price strategy in 2020, leading to significant growth [1] - In 2022, Lucky Coffee experienced explosive growth, leveraging Mixue's supply chain advantages and targeting price-sensitive consumers, particularly in lower-tier markets and among students [1][4] Company Developments - Lucky Coffee opened over 2,800 new stores from 2022 to 2023, bringing the total to approximately 3,000 stores [1] - In 2023, the brand not only accelerated its domestic expansion but also began international growth, opening its first overseas store in Malaysia in August [1] - Currently, Lucky Coffee has over 1,000 stores in first-tier markets and 100 stores in Beijing, covering more than 300 cities nationwide [1] Competitive Landscape - Luckin Coffee leads the domestic market with nearly 30,000 stores, maintaining a strong performance through new product launches and optimized marketing strategies [2] - Kudi Coffee ranks second with over 15,000 stores, achieving rapid growth through aggressive franchise strategies and frequent marketing activities [4] - Lucky Coffee's recent growth has narrowed the gap with these competitors, as it added 1,100 stores in October alone, surpassing Luckin's 905 and Kudi's 597 new stores [4] Market Outlook - The domestic coffee chain market is highly competitive, with various brands like Kenyue Coffee, Nova Coffee, and Manner Coffee also vying for market share [4] - According to iMedia Consulting, the Chinese coffee market is expected to reach a scale of 470 billion yuan by 2025, with a compound annual growth rate of 28.8% from 2020 to 2025 [4] - Key challenges for coffee brands will include reducing operational costs and avoiding product homogenization in this competitive landscape [4]