Haidilao brings its chief ‘firefighter’ back to China to rekindle growth at home
The return of 31-year company veteran Yang Lijuan, who oversaw the hotpot chain’s global operation, may be its best hope for reviving stagnating revenues and declining profits at home Key…
Haidilao dishes up overseas profits with a sour aftertaste
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Local chick LXJ eyes big city lights with third Hong Kong IPO bid
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Jiumaojiu ladles up hotpot investment to boost overseas expansion
The restaurant operator will pay $43 million for new and existing shares of Big Way Group, boosting its stake to 49% of the North American hotpot chain Key Takeaways: Jiumaojiu’s…
Banu cooks up strong growth with cheaper eats, 24-hour stores
The premium hotpot chain has updated its Hong Kong IPO application, but could face headwinds due to recent investor preference for more cutting-edge companies Key Takeaways: Banu has filed an…
Banu ladles up new hotpot choice for Hong Kong investors
The restaurant chain’s IPO application reveals a complex mix of market trends in the first quarter, including a big rise in customer numbers but lower spending per customer Key Takeaways:…
NEWS WRAP: Green Tea Group slumps on Hong Kong trading debut
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