海底捞告别狂飙：主品牌门店规模微降

Core Viewpoint - The restaurant industry is facing growth pressures, with various brands experiencing mixed performance in revenue and profitability [1][9]. Company Performance - In 2024, Haidilao reported revenue of 427.5 billion RMB, a year-on-year increase of 3.1%, and a net profit of 47.08 billion RMB, up 4.7% [3][11]. - Despite overall growth, Haidilao's revenue in the second half of 2024 declined by 5.8% to 212.64 billion RMB, while net profit increased by 19.3% to 26.7 billion RMB [4][11]. - As of the end of 2024, Haidilao operated 1,368 restaurants, a slight decrease from 1,374 in 2023 [5]. Market Trends - The overall dining market is becoming increasingly challenging, with a notable decline in average customer spending. In 2024, Haidilao's average customer spending was 95.7 RMB, down from 97.3 RMB in 2023 [8][10]. - The average order value for competitors like Domino's China also fell by 5.4% to 82.1 RMB [10]. Profitability Metrics - Haidilao achieved a net profit margin of 11.0% in 2024, marking the highest since its listing, with a core operating profit margin increasing by 14.6% [12]. - The gross profit margin improved to 62.1%, up 3.0 percentage points year-on-year [12]. Operational Strategies - Haidilao is focusing on supply chain advantages and cost control, with a commitment to further enhance its procurement mechanisms [13][15]. - The company reported an increase in table turnover rate to 4.1 times per day, reflecting improved operational efficiency [16]. Expansion Strategy - Haidilao is adopting a cautious approach to expansion, emphasizing quality over quantity in new store openings. In 2024, it opened 59 new self-operated stores while closing 70 underperforming ones [20][21]. - The company plans to continue focusing on self-operated stores as its core operational model while cautiously exploring franchise opportunities [21][22]. New Brand Initiatives - Haidilao has launched the "Pomegranate Plan" to incubate new brands, with 11 projects currently in operation, including various dining concepts [23]. - The company aims to foster innovation and create a multi-brand ecosystem without prioritizing rapid expansion of new brand outlets [23][24].