Financial Performance - Revenue for the year ended December 31, 2021, was RMB 6,147,262, an increase of 12.6% from RMB 5,455,246 in 2020[13] - The company reported a loss before tax of RMB (213,653) for 2021, compared to a profit of RMB 67,177 in 2020[13] - The loss attributable to owners of the company for the year was RMB (293,212), a significant decline from a profit of RMB 1,837 in 2020[13] - Total assets as of December 31, 2021, were RMB 4,951,301, down from RMB 5,779,956 in 2020[15] - Total equity decreased to RMB 2,011,302 in 2021 from RMB 2,340,168 in 2020, reflecting a decline of 14.0%[15] - The Group's loss for the year was RMB283.1 million, compared to a profit of RMB11.5 million in 2020, representing a change of (2,565.2%) year-on-year[121] - The Group's other income decreased by 39.2% from RMB170.7 million in 2020 to RMB103.8 million in 2021[125] - The Group's raw materials and consumables as a percentage of revenue decreased from 39.0% in 2020 to 38.1% in 2021[126] - The Group's total staff costs for the year ended December 31, 2021, amounted to RMB1,829.7 million, representing approximately 29.8% of the total revenue[175] Operational Changes - Management indicated a strategic shift towards enhancing operational efficiency and cost management in response to recent financial performance[12] - The Group's organizational structure was streamlined from 15 functional teams to 10, enhancing operational efficiency[110] - The introduction of a barcode scanning system allows customers to order and pay via their mobile devices, minimizing contact and improving operational efficiency[109] - The Group aims to leverage big data to understand customer spending behavior and enhance operational efficiency[109] Market Expansion and Strategy - The company is focusing on market expansion and new product development to drive future growth[12] - The company plans to explore potential mergers and acquisitions to strengthen its market position[12] - The Group plans to integrate online and offline opportunities while upgrading its restaurants to provide a safe and hygienic dining experience[49] - The Group plans to focus on quality restaurant openings and enhance rental negotiations using big data for location evaluation in 2022[83] - The Group will continue to leverage its strong supply chain to introduce new set meals and diversify its product offerings, including premium products like Ximeng lamb and seasonal items[93] Restaurant Operations - In 2021, the company opened 95 new restaurants, including 52 Xiabuxiabu and 43 Coucou, while closing 229 loss-making restaurants[26] - The Group opened a total of 95 new restaurants in 2021, including 52 Xiabuxiabu and 43 Coucou restaurants, while closing 229 Xiabuxiabu restaurants[50] - The Group's total number of restaurants in operation reached 1,024 in 2021[50] - The average spending per customer at Xiabuxiabu was RMB62.5, while at Coucou it was RMB140.6[46][47] - The average spending per customer increased to RMB 62.5 in 2021 from RMB 62.3 in 2020, reflecting the Group's efforts to improve product mix and increase sales of new products[63] Consumer Trends and Product Development - The company is focusing on product development for microwaveable, half-finished, and frozen products to cater to changing consumer behavior[33] - The Group aims to leverage big data to capture consumer trends and preferences for future product development[44] - The Group is focusing on developing seasonal products to meet diverse consumer needs throughout the year[100] - The introduction of new tea products has been well received, with plans for more popular products to be launched throughout 2022[96] Financial Outlook and Economic Context - The GDP target for China in 2022 is set at 5.5%, with goals to create more jobs and stabilize food supply to boost the local economy[25] - The Central Government's economic targets for 2022 include a GDP growth of 5.5% and a consumer price increase of around 3.0%[82] - The Group expects to benefit from economies of scale with over 1,000 Xiabuxiabu and Coucou restaurants nationwide, which will support its expansion efforts[93] Innovations and Technology - Robotics are being introduced to serve dishes, reducing human contact and improving serving accuracy[109] - The Group plans to launch new cross-over IP products and collaborate with the entertainment industry to diversify revenue streams and increase brand exposure[93] Membership and Customer Engagement - A new membership program will be launched, allowing customers to use one membership across both Xiabuxiabu and Coucou restaurants[28] - The introduction of a new membership program later this year is expected to increase customer flow and improve restaurant operating profits[88][91] - The Group plans to merge membership cards for its two brands, allowing customers to enjoy privileges at both restaurants with a single card[113]
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