# Catering Industry
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The Cold Reality of Heritage: Why China’s Roast Duck King is Losing Its Sizzle
Quanjude, China’s most famous roast duck brand, reported a 77% drop in net profit for 2025 alongside declining revenues and store closures. The 162-year-old institution is struggling to compete with younger rivals as its high-cost, heritage-heavy model fails to resonate with value-conscious modern diners.
The High Cost of Cheap Eats: China Rebukes Tech Giants Over 'Predatory' Takeout Subsidy Wars
Chinese regulators and industry analysts are sounding the alarm over aggressive subsidy wars in the food delivery sector, characterizing them as predatory dumping. These capital-heavy tactics are hollowing out restaurant profits, threatening food safety standards, and creating a unsustainable 'low-price trap' that risks destroying the industry's quality foundation.
China’s ‘Scent of Success’: The Health and Economic Toll of Synthetic Food Enhancers
China’s catering industry is increasingly reliant on synthetic 'fragrance oils' that mimic traditional broths at a fraction of the cost. While technically legal, experts warn that regulatory loopholes and excessive consumption pose significant risks to liver and kidney health while undermining traditional culinary practices.
Boiling Point: The Structural Decay of China’s Hotpot Giant Xiabu Xiabu
Xiabu Xiabu reported its fifth consecutive year of losses in 2025, with revenue falling 20.3% despite aggressive store closures and mass layoffs. The group faces a strategic deadlock as its budget and premium brands both fail to navigate China's increasingly price-sensitive dining market.
The Alchemist’s Kitchen: Inside China’s Additive-Fueled Street Food Industry
An undercover investigation into a major Chinese culinary training center reveals a systemic reliance on industrial chemical additives to recreate traditional street food flavors. With over a million graduates from such programs, the findings highlight a massive, under-regulated industry that prioritizes chemical consistency over public health and traditional cooking methods.
The Cooling Pot: Why China’s Hotpot King is Struggling to Turn a Profit
Haidilao reported record 2025 revenues alongside a 14% drop in profit, highlighting a crisis of efficiency in its high-cost service model. As consumer spending cools and competition intensifies, the company is pivoting toward a multi-brand strategy and has brought back founder Zhang Yong to lead a structural turnaround.