You can find original article here Nrn. Subscribe to our free daily Nrn newsletters. The world’s largest restaurant chain now has a presence in the United States. Mixue, a concept that features ice cream, teas, and coffee, opened on Hollywood Boulevard in Los Angeles Dec. 19, adding to its global footprint that includes more than 53,000 stores worldwide.  By comparison, Starbucks has about 40,000 stores in 88 markets, while Subway has about 37,000 locations, and KFC has just over 30,000. Most of Mi ...

Group 1 - Dutch Bros is known for its variety of handmade beverages and operates primarily through a drive-thru-only model, differentiating itself from traditional coffeehouses [4][5] - The company's no-frills model has allowed for rapid expansion and profitable growth, with a loyal customer base driven by the Dutch Rewards program, which accounts for over 70% of transactions [5][6] - Second-quarter revenue for Dutch Bros reached $415.8 million, a 28% increase year over year, with net income rising to $38.4 million, a 73% increase [7] - The company opened 31 new shops in the quarter and is expanding its food offerings, with a long-term goal of over 7,000 locations nationwide compared to its current total of over 1,000 [8] Group 2 - The current market presents robust opportunities for long-term investors, with Dutch Bros scaling its operations without sacrificing profitability [9]