How Many Starbucks Stores Are There in 2026? Global & by Country

As of June 2026, Starbucks operates approximately 40,500 stores worldwide, including company-operated and licensed locations. This represents a net increase of about 2,000 stores from the previous year, driven primarily by expansion in China and the United States.

Starbucks stores by the numbers (2026)

The following headline figures provide a snapshot of Starbucks global footprint in 2026:

Total global stores: ~40,500 (company-estimated, June 2026)
US stores: ~16,500 (company-operated and licensed, ~41% of global total)
China stores: ~7,500 (company-operated, ~19% of global total)
International stores (ex-US): ~24,000
Company-operated stores: ~22,000 (estimated)
Licensed stores: ~18,500 (estimated)
New stores opened in fiscal 2025: ~2,500 (net ~2,000 after closures)
Countries with Starbucks stores: 86 (as of June 2026)

Year-by-year trend: Starbucks global store count (2019–2026)

Year	Global store count (estimated)	Net change from prior year
2019	31,256	—
2020	32,660	+1,404
2021	33,833	+1,173
2022	34,948	+1,115
2023	36,412	+1,464
2024	38,038	+1,626
2025	39,500	+1,462
2026 (June)	40,500	+1,000 (partial)

Note: Figures for 2019–2025 are based on Starbucks annual reports and fiscal year-end (September/October). 2026 figure is a mid-year estimate extrapolated from quarterly reports. Starbucks does not provide exact monthly counts; numbers are rounded.

Starbucks stores by country (top 15 markets, June 2026)

Country	Estimated store count	Share of global total	Primary store type
United States	16,500	40.7%	Company-operated
China	7,500	18.5%	Company-operated
Japan	1,900	4.7%	Licensed
Canada	1,500	3.7%	Company-operated
South Korea	1,800	4.4%	Licensed
United Kingdom	1,200	3.0%	Company-operated
Mexico	900	2.2%	Licensed
Thailand	500	1.2%	Licensed
Germany	400	1.0%	Company-operated
Philippines	500	1.2%	Licensed
Indonesia	600	1.5%	Licensed
France	300	0.7%	Company-operated
Australia	100	0.2%	Licensed
Brazil	200	0.5%	Licensed
India	400	1.0%	Licensed

Note: Country figures are estimates based on company reports and industry analysis. Starbucks reports store counts by region rather than individual country in some cases. Licensed stores are operated by partners, while company-operated stores are owned by Starbucks.

Historical growth

Starbucks store count has grown steadily over the past decade, with notable acceleration in China. In 2019, the company had 31,256 stores. By 2026, that number has increased by over 29% to approximately 40,500. The growth rate slowed during the COVID-19 pandemic (2020–2021) but rebounded strongly as economies reopened. China has been the primary growth engine, with Starbucks opening roughly one new store every 15 hours in that market during fiscal 2025. The US market has seen moderate growth, with a focus on drive-thru and pick-up locations rather than traditional cafes.

What is driving the change

Several factors are driving Starbucks store expansion:

China growth: Starbucks views China as its largest long-term opportunity, with a target of 9,000 stores by 2025 (a target that was pushed to 2026). Middle-class expansion and coffee culture adoption fuel demand.
Store format innovation: Starbucks is opening more drive-thru, pick-up, and delivery-focused stores, which require less capital and serve changing consumer habits.
Licensed store expansion: In many international markets, Starbucks relies on licensed partners (e.g., Alsea in Latin America) to grow faster with lower risk.
Digital and loyalty: Starbucks Rewards members, now over 75 million globally, drive repeat visits and enable data-driven site selection.
Closures and rationalization: Starbucks has closed underperforming stores, especially in urban cores affected by remote work, but net growth remains positive.

Methodology

Starbucks store counts are compiled from the company's annual reports (10-K filings), quarterly earnings releases, and investor presentations. For 2026, figures are mid-year estimates based on the first two fiscal quarters (October 2025 – March 2026) and extrapolated to June. Country-level breakdowns are estimated using regional data and partner reports. Starbucks does not disclose exact store counts for every country; some figures are approximate. All numbers should be considered estimates unless sourced from official filings. Statistics change over time; verify before citing.

Key takeaways

Starbucks operates approximately 40,500 stores globally as of June 2026.
The United States and China together account for nearly 60% of all Starbucks stores.
China is the fastest-growing major market, with over 7,500 stores and plans for 9,000.
Licensed stores represent about 46% of total stores, enabling rapid international expansion.
Starbucks has added roughly 9,000 net stores since 2019, a 29% increase.

FAQ

How many Starbucks stores are there in the US in 2026?

As of June 2026, there are approximately 16,500 Starbucks stores in the United States, including both company-operated and licensed locations.

How many Starbucks stores are there in China in 2026?

China has about 7,500 Starbucks stores as of June 2026, all company-operated. Starbucks aims to reach 9,000 stores in China by the end of 2026.

What is the total number of Starbucks stores worldwide?

Starbucks operates roughly 40,500 stores globally as of June 2026, spanning 86 countries.

Are Starbucks store counts official?

Starbucks provides official store counts in its annual and quarterly reports. However, mid-year and country-level figures are often estimates based on available data.

How fast is Starbucks growing?

Starbucks has been adding about 1,500 to 2,000 net new stores per year in recent years, with growth accelerating in China and other Asian markets.

Last updated: June 2026. Statistics change over time; please verify before citing.