Premium coffee chain, 36,000+ locations globally
Premium coffee lovers and loyalty program users
Affordable everyday coffee, 12,500+ US locations
Daily, affordable coffee for the morning commute
Starbucks has 36,000+ locations, a premium brand position, and is known for customized drinks. Dunkin' has 12,500+ US locations and positions itself as the everyday, affordable coffee option. Starbucks average ticket is ~$8-10; Dunkin' is ~$4-5.
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| Metric | Starbucks | Dunkin' | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Global Locations(Count) | 36,000+ | 12,500+ | +188% |
| Annual Revenue(USD) | $35.9 Billion | $1.4 Billion (franchise) | +2464% |
| Average Drink Price(USD) | ~$6 |
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Daily, affordable coffee for the morning commute
| ~$3 |
| +100% |
All figures sourced from publicly available data. Last updated May 2026.
Starbucks
36,000+🏆
Dunkin'
12,500+ (mostly US)
Starbucks
$5-8
Dunkin'
$2-4🏆
Starbucks
$13.6B🏆
Dunkin'
$3B
Starbucks
$35.9B🏆
Dunkin'
$1.4B (franchise model)
Starbucks
Moderate
Dunkin'
Fast🏆
Dunkin' is significantly cheaper — a medium coffee at Dunkin' is $2-3 vs $5-6 at Starbucks. Dunkin' is positioned as the everyday value option.
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| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Global Locations(Count) | 36,000+ | 12,500+ |
| Annual Revenue(USD) | $35.9 Billion | $1.4 Billion (franchise) |
| Average Drink Price(USD) | ~$6 | ~$3 |
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