{"id":5544,"date":"2026-07-03T01:43:03","date_gmt":"2026-07-03T08:43:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/grabon.com\/blog\/?p=5544"},"modified":"2026-07-03T06:22:04","modified_gmt":"2026-07-03T13:22:04","slug":"starbucks-statistics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/grabon.com\/blog\/starbucks-statistics\/","title":{"rendered":"Starbucks Statistics 2026: Stores, Market Share &#038; Employees"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Founded in 1971 at Seattle's Pike Place Market, Starbucks has expanded from a single store to the world&#8217;s largest coffeehouse chain, operating over <b>41,129 <\/b> across <b>80+ countries<\/b>. The company reported a revenue of <b>$37.2 billion in the previous year<\/b> and claims to serve approximately <b>100 million coffee enthusiasts<\/b> every week.<\/p>\n<p>Starbucks sources its coffee from over <b>400,000 farmers in<\/b> <b>30 countries<\/b> within the &#8220;Bean Belt, emphasizing ethical practices through its Coffee and Farmer Equity (C.A.F.E.) program. So, how did Starbucks manage to grow to where it is presently? And where does it stand in terms of financials and consumer preferences? Know all of this in this post.<\/p>\n<p>Continue reading to get the latest Starbucks statistics and trends as of 2026.<\/p>\n<h2><b>Starbucks Statistics 2026 (Top Picks)<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Starbucks operates over 41,129 stores across 80+ countries as of 2026.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">The company serves approximately 100 million global customers each week.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Starbucks reported $37.2 billion in revenue in 2025, and it has increased slightly with 2.76% growth year-on-year.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Starbucks accounts for about 1% of the global food service industry and roughly one-third of the global coffee shop market share.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">In the U.S., cold beverages now make up about <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/finance.yahoo.com\/news\/starbucks-cold-business-made-up-75-of-us-beverage-sales--bring-on-the-ice-nuggets-201812097.html?guccounter=1andguce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cucGVycGxleGl0eS5haS8andguce_referrer_sig=AQAAALj7nFOwYd0VoPbV-Ybjg08hEJX7bopKiavt8HmZxChojC_9nRB1kABoHC3CMakbQOI_iPSOa8Prl9s1z-eYA3Of6JGN4i2PmjDI62LJ3LJ-T5FpNjg5ic8EcKp2ucR2p13a9ZW2RyNkfvTsnIPdaPR8t0w-pDzyNSrwzKP49T9O\">75%<\/a> of Starbucks&#8217; drink sales, up from roughly 37% a decade ago.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Starbucks had about 34.2 million active Starbucks Rewards members in the U.S. as of 2026.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">In Q2 FY2026, Starbucks reported quarterly revenue of $9.5 billion with global comparable store sales growth of +6.2%, signaling a strong turnaround under the \"Back to Starbucks strategy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Brief Overview of Starbucks<\/b><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Category<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Details<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Founded<\/td>\n<td>1971 in Seattle, Washington<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Founders<\/td>\n<td>Jerry Baldwin, Gordon Bowker, Zev Siegl<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>CEO<\/td>\n<td><a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/about.starbucks.com\/press\/2024\/starbucks-names-brian-niccol-as-chairman-and-chief-executive-officer\/\">Brian Niccol<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Global Presence<\/td>\n<td>Over 41,129 stores in 80+ countries<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Revenue (Q4 2025)<\/td>\n<td>$9.5 billion<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Net Income (Q3 2025)<\/td>\n<td>$510.9 million<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Employees<\/td>\n<td>Approximately 381,000 globally<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Starbucks Rewards Members<\/td>\n<td>34.2 million active members in the US<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Top Markets<\/td>\n<td>United States (16,944 stores), China (7,991 stores)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><b>How Many Starbucks Stores Are There?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>As of 2026, Starbucks has 41,129 stores worldwide. Of these, 52% are company-operated while 48% are licensed stores. The company opened 11 net new stores in Q2 FY2026, following a period of restructuring closures under the \"Back to Starbucks plan. The U.S. and China together account for 61% of Starbucks' global store base, with 16,944 locations in the U.S. and 7,991 in China.<\/p>\n<p>Explore the table below to see Starbucks&#8217; global store count from 2011 to projected figures for 2030:<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-14895\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.grabon.com\/gograbonus\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/number-of-starbucks-worldwide-3.jpg\" alt=\"number of starbucks worldwide\" width=\"1500\" height=\"734\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.grabon.com\/gograbonus\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/number-of-starbucks-worldwide-3.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/cdn.grabon.com\/gograbonus\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/number-of-starbucks-worldwide-3-300x147.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.grabon.com\/gograbonus\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/number-of-starbucks-worldwide-3-1024x501.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.grabon.com\/gograbonus\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/number-of-starbucks-worldwide-3-768x376.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Year<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Number of Stores<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>2030*<\/td>\n<td>55,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>2026<\/td>\n<td>41,129<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>2025*<\/td>\n<td>40,990<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>2024<\/td>\n<td>40,199<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>2023<\/td>\n<td>38,038<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>2022<\/td>\n<td>35,711<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>2021<\/td>\n<td>33,833<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>2020<\/td>\n<td>32,660<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>2019<\/td>\n<td>31,256<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>2018<\/td>\n<td>29,324<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>2017<\/td>\n<td>27,339<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>2016<\/td>\n<td>25,085<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>2015<\/td>\n<td>23,043<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>2014<\/td>\n<td>21,366<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>2013<\/td>\n<td>19,767<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>2012<\/td>\n<td>18,066<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>2011<\/td>\n<td>17,003<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><b>Source:<\/b> <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/266465\/number-of-starbucks-stores-worldwide\/\">Statista<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/investor.starbucks.com\/news\/financial-releases\/news-details\/2025\/Starbucks-Reports-Q4-and-Full-Fiscal-Year-2025-Results\/default.aspx\">Starbucks Financial Releases<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><b>Number Of Starbucks Stores By Country<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>The US and China are Starbucks' largest markets, comprising 61% of the company's global portfolio. The company operates 60% of its US stores directly, i.e. 10,047 company-operated locations.<\/p>\n<p>In contrast, all of Starbucks' 2,077 stores in Korea are licensed, making it a fully franchised market. Additionally, Canada's store distribution shows a similar trend, with about 67% of its stores being company-operated.<\/p>\n<p>Below's a breakdown of Starbucks' store distribution by country, detailing company-operated versus licensed stores:<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Country<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Company-operated stores<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Licensed stores<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>United States<\/td>\n<td>10,047<\/td>\n<td>6,813<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>China<\/td>\n<td>8,009<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Korea<\/td>\n<td>0<\/td>\n<td>2,077<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Japan<\/td>\n<td>1,883<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Latin America<\/td>\n<td>0<\/td>\n<td>1,813<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Canada<\/td>\n<td>967<\/td>\n<td>480<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>United Kingdom<\/td>\n<td>524<\/td>\n<td>900<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Turkey<\/td>\n<td>0<\/td>\n<td>762<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Taiwan<\/td>\n<td>0<\/td>\n<td>592<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Indonesia<\/td>\n<td>0<\/td>\n<td>597<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Thailand<\/td>\n<td>0<\/td>\n<td>550<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Philippines<\/td>\n<td>0<\/td>\n<td>520<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><b>Source:<\/b> <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/306915\/countries-with-the-largest-number-of-starbucks-stores-worldwide\/\">Statista<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><b>Starbucks Market Distribution<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>As of Q2 FY2026, Starbucks operates 41,129 stores worldwide, with over 2,000 more international locations than in North America. The company's global footprint expanded immensely, growing from 29,324 stores in 2018, a 40.25% increase.<\/p>\n<p>In 2023, more than <b>53%<\/b> of Starbucks stores were located outside the United States, with the Americas region, excluding North America, seeing a store count surge of over <b>300%<\/b> from 2018 to 2023. However, in 2025, the percentage of Starbucks stores in North America will go down by 1%, as shared by the corporation.<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Year<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Number of Starbucks Stores Worldwide<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>2018<\/td>\n<td>29,324<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>2019<\/td>\n<td>31,256<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>2020<\/td>\n<td>32,660<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>2021<\/td>\n<td>33,833<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>2022<\/td>\n<td>35,711<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>2023<\/td>\n<td>38,038<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>2024<\/td>\n<td>40,199<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>2025<\/td>\n<td>40,990<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>2026<\/td>\n<td>41,129<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-14894\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.grabon.com\/gograbonus\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/number-of-starbucks-stores-worldwide.jpg\" alt=\"number of starbucks stores worldwide\" width=\"1096\" height=\"857\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.grabon.com\/gograbonus\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/number-of-starbucks-stores-worldwide.jpg 1096w, https:\/\/cdn.grabon.com\/gograbonus\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/number-of-starbucks-stores-worldwide-300x235.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.grabon.com\/gograbonus\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/number-of-starbucks-stores-worldwide-1024x801.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.grabon.com\/gograbonus\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/number-of-starbucks-stores-worldwide-768x601.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1096px) 100vw, 1096px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Source:<\/b> <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/218366\/number-of-international-and-us-starbucks-stores\/\">Statista<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>How Many Customers Does Starbucks Have?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Starbucks serves approximately <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/stories.starbucks.com\/asia\/stories\/2023\/starbucks-enhances-innovation-to-support-growth-in-china\/\"><b>100 million customers<\/b><\/a> globally each week, translating to an average of <b>14.3 million customers<\/b> daily. <b>80%<\/b> of Starbucks customers are loyal enough to make it a weekly ritual to sip on their favorite brew.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7973 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.grabon.com\/gograbonus\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Number-Of-Starbucks-Visitors.jpg\" alt=\"Number-Of-Starbucks-Visitors\" width=\"800\" height=\"392\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.grabon.com\/gograbonus\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Number-Of-Starbucks-Visitors.jpg 800w, https:\/\/cdn.grabon.com\/gograbonus\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Number-Of-Starbucks-Visitors-300x147.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.grabon.com\/gograbonus\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Number-Of-Starbucks-Visitors-768x376.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Around <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/financesonline.com\/number-of-starbucks-worldwide\/\"><b>37.8 million Americans<\/b><\/a> visit Starbucks every month. It remains the top coffee chain globally, with sales amounting to approximately <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/919774\/sales-of-selected-leading-coffee-house-and-cafe-chains-in-the-us\/#:~:text=In%202023%2C%20the%20leading%20coffee,billion%20U.S.%20dollars%20in%20sales.\"><b>$31.6 billion<\/b><\/a>. Meanwhile, Dunkin&#8217; ranked second with $11.9 billion in sales.<\/p>\n<h3><b>What Percentage of Starbucks Customers Are Female?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>Shockingly, only 35% of Starbucks orders come from females, whereas approximately 50% of the orders come from male customers. A small percentage of the customers identify as \"Others.<\/p>\n<p><b>Source:<\/b> <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/medium.com\/@khangtm99\/exploring-starbuckss-customer-behaviors-for-deeper-insights-823da0505e89\">Medium<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><b>Starbucks Market Segmentation<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>Starbucks attracts a diverse customer base, primarily between the ages of <b>22 and 60<\/b>, with an<b> average age of 42<\/b>. Its customers are both men and women who are highly educated and earn over <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.start.io\/blog\/starbucks-target-market-customer-characteristics-marketing-strategy\/\"><b>$90,000<\/b><\/a> annually.<\/p>\n<p>The table below highlights Starbucks' market segmentation by age, geography, and customer focus:<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Market Segment<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Target Demographic<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Key Focus<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Age<\/td>\n<td>22 &#8211; 60<\/td>\n<td>Broad age range including working adults and students<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Geographic<\/td>\n<td>Latin America, US, Canada, Middle East, Europe, China, Africa, Asia, Pacific<\/td>\n<td>Extensive global reach with strategic locations<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Psychographic<\/td>\n<td>All societal classes<\/td>\n<td>Emphasis on store experience, social responsibility, and environmental efforts<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><b>Source:<\/b> <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.latterly.org\/starbucks-global-marketing-strategy\/\">Latterly.org<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><b>Starbucks Rewards Program Statistics <\/b><b>(Starbucks Loyalty Program)<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>Active US Starbucks Rewards membership totals <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/s203.q4cdn.com\/326826266\/files\/doc_financials\/2025\/q4\/Q4-FY25-Digital-IR-Dashboard.pdf\"><b>34.2%<\/b> <\/a>in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2025, reflecting a <b>1.2% increase<\/b> from the previous year.<\/p>\n<p>Explore the latest stats on Starbucks Rewards' quarterly membership growth in 2025:<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Quarter<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Active Members<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Q1 2025<\/td>\n<td>34.6 million<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Q2 2025<\/td>\n<td>34.2 million<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Q3 2025<\/td>\n<td>33.9 million<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Q4 2025<\/td>\n<td>34.2 million<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Starbucks loyalty members spend <b>2-3 times more<\/b> than non-members and visit more often. Rewards members are <b>5.6 times<\/b> more likely to visit daily. Starbucks also enjoys a customer <b>retention rate of 44%<\/b>, compared to the industry average of<b> 25%<\/b>. Notably, rewards members account for over <b>50% of sales <\/b>at company-operated stores.<\/p>\n<p><b>Source:<\/b> <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/gitnux.org\/starbucks-statistics\/\">Gitnux<\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.businessdit.com\/customer-loyalty-statistics\/\">Businessdit<\/a>,<\/p>\n<h2><b>Starbucks Annual Revenue<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Starbucks reported a revenue of $37.2 billion in 2025. In 2024, Starbucks made $36.2 billion in revenue, marking a 2.8% growth year over year. For FY2025, diluted EPS was $1.63, down from $3.31 in FY2024, primarily due to restructuring costs under the \"Back to Starbucks plan.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-14896\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.grabon.com\/gograbonus\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/starbucks-annual-revenue-2.jpg\" alt=\"starbucks annual revenue\" width=\"1096\" height=\"792\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.grabon.com\/gograbonus\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/starbucks-annual-revenue-2.jpg 1096w, https:\/\/cdn.grabon.com\/gograbonus\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/starbucks-annual-revenue-2-300x217.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.grabon.com\/gograbonus\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/starbucks-annual-revenue-2-1024x740.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.grabon.com\/gograbonus\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/starbucks-annual-revenue-2-768x555.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1096px) 100vw, 1096px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Source:<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/investor.starbucks.com\/news\/financial-releases\/news-details\/2024\/Starbucks-Reports-Q4-and-Full-Fiscal-Year-2024-Results\/default.aspx\">Starbucks Financial Releases<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><b>Starbucks' Quarterly Revenue<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-14897\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.grabon.com\/gograbonus\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/starbucks-quarterly-revenue-2.jpg\" alt=\"starbucks quarterly revenue\" width=\"1500\" height=\"734\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.grabon.com\/gograbonus\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/starbucks-quarterly-revenue-2.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/cdn.grabon.com\/gograbonus\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/starbucks-quarterly-revenue-2-300x147.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.grabon.com\/gograbonus\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/starbucks-quarterly-revenue-2-1024x501.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.grabon.com\/gograbonus\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/starbucks-quarterly-revenue-2-768x376.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In Q2 FY2026 (quarter ended March 29, 2026), Starbucks generated $9.5 billion in consolidated net revenue, a 9% increase year-over-year. This was driven by a 6.2% increase in global comparable store sales and net new store growth. Over the last twelve months, the company's revenue reached $37.2 billion, marking a 2.8% year-over-year growth.<\/p>\n<p><b>Source:<\/b> <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/stockanalysis.com\/stocks\/sbux\/revenue\/\">Stock Analysis<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/investor.starbucks.com\/news\/financial-releases\/news-details\/2025\/Starbucks-Reports-Q4-and-Full-Fiscal-Year-2025-Results\/default.aspx\">Starbucks Financial Release<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>Starbucks Market Share<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Starbucks commands a leading market position with a<b> 29.48%<\/b> market share as of Q3 2025. Although this is slightly down from <b>30.08%<\/b> in Q2 2025.<\/p>\n<p>In comparison, McDonald&#8217;s holds a <b>21.81%<\/b> share, and Chipotle Mexican Grill has a <b>9.25%<\/b> share. Starbucks strongly outperforms competitors like Yum Brands Inc. and Restaurant Brands International, with their respective shares of <b>6.10%<\/b> and <b>7.54%<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p>Check out the table below for the latest market share stats for Starbucks and its competitors:<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Company<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Market Share (MRQ Q3 2025)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Market Share Q2 2025<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Starbucks Corporation<\/td>\n<td>29.48%<\/td>\n<td>30.08%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>McDonald's Corporation<\/td>\n<td>21.81%<\/td>\n<td>21.77%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Chipotle Mexican Grill<\/td>\n<td>9.25%<\/td>\n<td>9.74%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Yum China Holdings Inc<\/td>\n<td>9.88%<\/td>\n<td>8.86%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Restaurant Brands International Inc<\/td>\n<td>7.54%<\/td>\n<td>7.67%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Yum Brands<\/td>\n<td>6.10%<\/td>\n<td>6.15%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Luckin Coffee Inc<\/td>\n<td>3.79%<\/td>\n<td>0.00%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>The Cheesecake Factory<\/td>\n<td>2.79%<\/td>\n<td>3.04%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Wendy's Company<\/td>\n<td>1.69%<\/td>\n<td>1.78%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><b>Source:<\/b><a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/csimarket.com\/stocks\/competitionSEG2.php?code=SBUX\"> CSIMarket<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13513\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.grabon.com\/gograbonus\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/male-vs-female-starbucks-customers.jpg\" alt=\"male vs female starbucks customers\" width=\"1096\" height=\"689\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.grabon.com\/gograbonus\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/male-vs-female-starbucks-customers.jpg 1096w, https:\/\/cdn.grabon.com\/gograbonus\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/male-vs-female-starbucks-customers-300x189.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.grabon.com\/gograbonus\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/male-vs-female-starbucks-customers-1024x644.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.grabon.com\/gograbonus\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/male-vs-female-starbucks-customers-768x483.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1096px) 100vw, 1096px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Source:<\/strong> <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/csimarket.com\/stocks\/competitionSEG2.php?code=SBUX\">CSIMarket<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Starbucks is a hugely popular brand worldwide, but it's especially successful in the US. In fact, <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.start.io\/blog\/starbucks-target-market-customer-characteristics-marketing-strategy\/\"><b>57%<\/b><\/a> of all cafe sales in the US come from Starbucks, meaning it holds about two-thirds of the market share.   If you're a regular coffee drinker, you can save on your favorite drinks and snacks by using the <a href=\"https:\/\/mcdonalds.grabon.com\/coupons\/\">latest McDonald's coupons<\/a> available on GrabOn, which often feature discounts on beverages, seasonal specials, and combo offers.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7974 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.grabon.com\/gograbonus\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Starbucks-Leads-US-Cafe-Market.jpg\" alt=\"Starbucks-Leads-US-Cafe-Market\" width=\"800\" height=\"392\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.grabon.com\/gograbonus\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Starbucks-Leads-US-Cafe-Market.jpg 800w, https:\/\/cdn.grabon.com\/gograbonus\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Starbucks-Leads-US-Cafe-Market-300x147.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.grabon.com\/gograbonus\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Starbucks-Leads-US-Cafe-Market-768x376.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><b>Starbucks Workforce Statistics<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>At Starbucks, the workforce is predominantly female, with <b>70.9% of employees<\/b> identifying as female and <b>28.4% as male<\/b>. The racial and ethnic composition of Starbucks employees is diverse.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-12062 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.grabon.com\/gograbonus\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/workforce-diversity-at-starbucks-by-gender.jpg\" alt=\"workforce diversity at starbucks by gender\" width=\"1500\" height=\"734\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.grabon.com\/gograbonus\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/workforce-diversity-at-starbucks-by-gender.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/cdn.grabon.com\/gograbonus\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/workforce-diversity-at-starbucks-by-gender-300x147.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.grabon.com\/gograbonus\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/workforce-diversity-at-starbucks-by-gender-768x376.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.grabon.com\/gograbonus\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/workforce-diversity-at-starbucks-by-gender-1024x501.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Source:<\/b> <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/stories.starbucks.com\/stories\/2024\/workforce-diversity-at-starbucks\/\">Starbucks Stories<\/a><\/p>\n<p>When it comes to race, Starbucks&#8217; workforce is made up of <b>47.8%<\/b> White, <b>31.7%<\/b> Hispanic or Latino, <b>8.1%<\/b> Black, <b>5.6%<\/b> Asian, <b>4.8%<\/b> Two or More Races, <b>0.6%<\/b> American Indian or Alaskan Native, and <b>0.5%<\/b> Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-12061 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.grabon.com\/gograbonus\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/workforce-diversity-at-starbucks-by-races.jpg\" alt=\"workforce diversity at starbucks by races\" width=\"1252\" height=\"783\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.grabon.com\/gograbonus\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/workforce-diversity-at-starbucks-by-races.jpg 1252w, https:\/\/cdn.grabon.com\/gograbonus\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/workforce-diversity-at-starbucks-by-races-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.grabon.com\/gograbonus\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/workforce-diversity-at-starbucks-by-races-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.grabon.com\/gograbonus\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/workforce-diversity-at-starbucks-by-races-1024x640.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1252px) 100vw, 1252px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Source:<\/b> <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/stories.starbucks.com\/stories\/2024\/workforce-diversity-at-starbucks\/\">Starbucks Stories<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>Comparable Store Sales Trends<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>In Q2 FY2026, Starbucks delivered global comparable store sales growth of +6.2%, driven by a 3.8% increase in comparable transactions and a 2.3% increase in average ticket. This marks a dramatic turnaround from the negative comparable sales trends seen throughout most of fiscal 2024 and into early fiscal 2025.<\/p>\n<p>In North America, comparable store sales surged 7.1%, driven by a 4.4% rise in transactions and a 2.6% increase in ticket. Internationally, comparable store sales grew 2.6%, while China posted a modest 0.5% gain, driven by a 2.1% increase in transactions partially offset by a 1.6% decline in average ticket.<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Region<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Comparable Store Sales (Q2 2024)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Comparable Transactions<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Average Ticket<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Global<\/td>\n<td>+6.2%<\/td>\n<td>+3.8%<\/td>\n<td>+2.3%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>North America<\/td>\n<td>+7.1%<\/td>\n<td>+4.4%<\/td>\n<td>+2.6%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>International<\/td>\n<td>+2.6%<\/td>\n<td>+2.1%<\/td>\n<td>+0.5%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>China<\/td>\n<td>+0.5%<\/td>\n<td>+2.1%<\/td>\n<td>-1.6%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><b>Source: <\/b>Starbucks Q2 FY2026 Earnings Release.<\/p>\n<h3><b>Impact Of New Store Formats<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>Starbucks continues to innovate with new store formats to better meet evolving customer preferences. These formats include drive-thru, mobile order, and delivery-only stores:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Drive-thru stores represent<b> 80 to 90%<\/b> of Starbucks' new U.S. openings in recent years.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Mobile orders now make up <b>30%<\/b> of total transactions in the US, reflecting the convenience and speed of the Starbucks app.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Sources: <\/b><a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/stories.starbucks.com\/stories\/2023\/whats-next-starbucks-unveils-long-term-growth-strategy-for-a-limitless-future\/\">Starbucks Long-Term Growth Strategy<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>Starbucks China Joint Venture<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>In April 2026, Starbucks announced the closing of its joint venture with Boyu Capital to operate Starbucks retail in China. Under the terms, funds managed by Boyu Capital now hold a 60% stake in Starbucks China retail operations, while Starbucks retains a 40% ownership interest and continues to own and license the brand and intellectual property to the joint venture. This marks a significant shift in Starbucks' China strategy, moving from fully company-operated to a JV-licensed model.<\/p>\n<p>Source: Starbucks Q2 FY2026 Earnings Release<\/p>\n<h2><b>Best Selling Products At Starbucks<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Cold coffee drinks are a major driver of sales at Starbucks, accounting for <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qsrmagazine.com\/food\/beverage\/cold-drinks-now-represent-75-percent-of-starbucks-sales\/\"><b>75% of total sales<\/b><\/a>. The Cold Brew is the most popular coffee drink, surpassing the Cafe Mocha in sales.<\/p>\n<p>The Pumpkin Spice Latte remains a top favorite, generating <b>$7 billion in sales<\/b> in 2022. New seasonal offerings like the Iced Apple Crisp Oat Milk Macchiato and the Iced Pecan Crunch Latte Oatmilk are also gaining popularity.<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-12060 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.grabon.com\/gograbonus\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/cold-coffee-impact-on-starbucks-sales.jpg\" alt=\"cold coffee impact on starbucks sales\" width=\"1500\" height=\"734\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.grabon.com\/gograbonus\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/cold-coffee-impact-on-starbucks-sales.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/cdn.grabon.com\/gograbonus\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/cold-coffee-impact-on-starbucks-sales-300x147.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.grabon.com\/gograbonus\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/cold-coffee-impact-on-starbucks-sales-768x376.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.grabon.com\/gograbonus\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/cold-coffee-impact-on-starbucks-sales-1024x501.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In 2024, Starbucks introduced new items such as the non-dairy Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Foam and Vanilla Sweet Cream, both made with oat milk and soymilk, catering to the increasing demand for plant-based options. The launch of plant-based and seasonal drinks has driven a <b>45% year-over-year increase<\/b> in sales for oat milk beverages.<\/p>\n<h2><b>Fiscal Year 2026 Guidance<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Starbucks has raised its FY2026 guidance following strong Q2 results. The company now expects global and U.S. comparable store sales growth of 5.0% or greater (up from a prior 3% target), non-GAAP EPS in the range of $2.25 to $2.45, consolidated net revenues roughly flat year-over-year (reflecting the China JV transition), and approximately 600 to 650 net new coffeehouses globally.<\/p>\n<p>Source: Starbucks Q2 FY2026 Earnings Release<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Founded in 1971 at Seattle&#8217;s Pike Place Market, Starbucks has expanded from a single store to the world&#8217;s largest coffeehouse chain, operating over 41,129 across 80+ countries. 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