"Let's Go to Starbucks with Coco"… Korea's First Pet-Friendly Store Opens

Starbucks Guri Galmae DT Branch Opens on the 5th
Separate Pet Zone on 2nd Floor with Dedicated Chairs for Pets
"Photo Zone Also Available... Create Precious Memories"

The first Starbucks store in Korea where customers can enjoy coffee with their pets is opening.

Starbucks Korea announced on the 4th that it will open a pet-friendly store, 'Guri Galmae DT Branch,' in Galmae-dong, Guri, Gyeonggi-do on the 5th. This is the first Starbucks store in Korea with a separate space designed for customers to enter and dine with their pets. It is an advanced form compared to existing pet-friendly stores. To open this store, Starbucks received approval last year from the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy's 'Industrial Convergence Regulatory Sandbox' for a pilot store opening.

The store consists of the 1st and 2nd floors above ground, with a total area of 644.63㎡ and 142 seats. The 1st floor operates as an order and pickup area for drive-thru customers and includes some seating.

The 2nd floor has a separate pet zone for customers accompanied by pets. It features booth seats, pet-only chairs, a pet waiting area where pet leashes can be hung, and a 20-pyeong (approximately 66㎡) open pet lounge (leash required), providing convenience facilities so that customers visiting with their pets can enjoy safely and comfortably.

However, when ordering on the 1st floor, pets are restricted from entering due to the beverage preparation area, in accordance with the guidelines of the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety. Customers with pets can access the pet zone on the 2nd floor through a dedicated external entrance on the 1st floor.

Additionally, the pet-only space includes a photo zone inspired by the Starbucks drive-thru, allowing customers with pets to create precious memories.

At the Guri Galmae DT Branch, a new 'Cream Family Bag Set' will also be introduced. It consists of a cream-colored tote bag and backpack pouch that can be used with pets. It is limited to 100 sets per day, with a maximum purchase of two per person.

Son Jeong-hyun, CEO of Starbucks Korea, said, “We opened the Guri Galmae DT Branch to reflect customers’ long-standing desire to enjoy Starbucks with their pets,” adding, “We will continue to expand differentiated stores where customers can create happy memories not only with their pets but also with their loved ones, keeping pace with diverse lifestyles.”

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