Best location for a Starbucks in Hong Kong

    6 neighbourhoods ranked for coffee shop / specialty café sites on footfall, competition, rent and business-type fit.

    Coffee Shop / Specialty Café in Hong Kong — key figures

    Average investment
    €65,000 - €180,000
    Commercial rent
    $350-1500/sqm
    Local competition index
    58/100
    Break-even
    12-24 months

    Source: WhereToOpen.ai location intelligence · 6 mapped neighbourhoods · last reviewed 2026-09-01. Figures are modelled estimates, not audited financials.

    Top areas for a Starbucks in Hong Kong

    1. 1

      Tsim Sha Tsui

      High footfall, crowded market, strong fit for this business type

      Rent: HK$500-900

      74
    2. 2

      Sham Shui Po

      Low competition

      Rent: HK$15,000-35,000

      70
    3. 3

      Kennedy Town

      Balanced profile across footfall, rent and competition

      Rent: HK$25,000-55,000

      62
    4. 4

      Causeway Bay

      High footfall, crowded market

      Rent: HK$60,000-150,000

      58
    5. 5

      Central

      High footfall, crowded market

      Rent: HK$800-1,500

      58
    6. 6

      Wan Chai

      High footfall, weak fit for this business type

      Rent: HK$350-600

      45

    Last reviewed 2026-09-01. Source: WhereToOpen.ai location intelligence. Franchise fees and contract terms are set by Starbucks; the figures above are category estimates for Hong Kong, not brand-disclosed numbers.

    Starbucks in Hong Kong: frequently asked answers

    Where is the best location for a Starbucks in Hong Kong?

    Tsim Sha Tsui scores 74/100 for coffee shop / specialty café locations in Hong Kong, ahead of Sham Shui Po (70/100) and Kennedy Town (62/100). Scores rank footfall, competition, rent and business-type fit across 6 mapped neighbourhoods.

    Which areas of Hong Kong rank highest for a coffee shop?

    Tsim Sha Tsui (74/100), Sham Shui Po (70/100), Kennedy Town (62/100). Ranking last reviewed 2026-09-01 by WhereToOpen.ai.

    How much does it cost to open a coffee shop in Hong Kong?

    Total investment for a coffee shop / specialty café runs €65,000 - €180,000, with commercial rent around $350-1500/sqm. Starbucks franchise fees and contract terms are set by the brand and are not included in this estimate.

    How long does a coffee shop in Hong Kong take to break even?

    Typically 12-24 months for this category, with an expected annual ROI of 35-55%.

    How competitive is Hong Kong for this category?

    The local competition index is 58/100 averaged over 6 mapped neighbourhoods (higher means more crowded).

    Which area of Hong Kong should a Starbucks franchisee avoid?

    Wan Chai scores lowest at 45/100 for this category: high footfall, weak fit for this business type.

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