Starbucks opens its first South African outlet

The coffee chain has almost 24,000 stores globally

Starbucks has opened a branch in Johannesburg, South Africa
Graph: Starbucks number of stores

Starbucks has opened its first store in Johannesburg, South Africa. The coffee chain has close to 24,000 stores around the world.

“This is a milestone for Starbucks and we are delighted to have arrived in South Africa.”

Rhys Iley, vice-president, licensed operations, Europe, Middle East and Africa of Starbucks