Starbucks Peru Unveils First Drive-Thru Coffee Experience in Lima’s Urban Zone

• The new drive-thru concept aims to enhance the Starbucks Experience for the Lima community, balancing speed and quality and offering on-the-go customers their favorite Starbucks beverages.
• It is the second drive-thru opening in Peru following the debut of Starbucks Panamericana Sur store in 2018.

Lima, Peru - Starbucks - operated by licensed business partner Delosi in Peru - proudly unveiled its first Drive-Thru coffee experience in Lima’s urban zone today with its El Ejercito store located on Pérez Araníbar Avenue in San Isidro. This new opening marks a significant milestone for the brand and precedes a strategic shift in the way Lima residents consume coffee outside their homes.

The launch of the drive-thru store showcases the brand’s adaptability to the Peruvian cultural context and introduces new services tailored to local preferences. Furthermore, reaffirming its commitment to creating a resource-positive future, this store holds Starbucks Greener Store certification, focusing on reducing carbon emissions and implementing more sustainable practices. Starbucks Peru’s first Greener Store was certified last August in celebration of the brand’s 20^th anniversary in the market.

“We are thrilled to announce the opening of our first drive-thru in the urban zone of Lima. This marks a significant milestone for Starbucks Peru, demonstrating our continued commitment to expanding store formats and creating new connections that meet our customers' needs, satisfying their growing demand for premium coffee on-the-go. Anticipating a monthly traffic of 12,000 visitors, we are excited to welcome coffee enthusiasts to experience the convenience and excellence of Starbucks coffee in a whole new way,” said Cristel Delgado, brand manager of Starbucks Peru.

Innovating the Starbucks Experience

Located in one of Lima’s most dynamic areas, Starbucks El Ejercito drive-thru store is designed to provide a unique on-the-go experience in a safe and familiar way, providing customers with the convenience of savoring their favorite beverages, whether it's a classic Caramel Macchiato or a  seasonal flavor, all from the comfort of their vehicles.  More than 10 jobs will be generated from the store opening.

The store also features a mural by Henry Chram, a local artist whose piece reflect moments from the past that might go unnoticed.

Starbucks Peru’s new drive-thru stands a testament to the brand's ability to anticipate market trends and offer unique experiences to its customers. Starbucks goes beyond serving high-quality coffee; it is actively shaping the coffee culture in Lima, elevating it to new heights through innovation and unparalleled convenience offered by its first drive-thru store in the city.

The El Ejercito Drive-Thru, located in Pérez Araníbar Avenue in San Isidro district, will operate Monday to Sunday 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.