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Group 1 - Restaurant Brands International Inc. (RBI) announced a series of strategic initiatives for Burger King China following its near 100% acquisition in February 2025, focusing on local leadership, store expansion, and localized products [1][3] - Burger King China will conduct a comprehensive evaluation of its restaurant layout, closing underperforming locations, which is expected to reduce the total number of stores by 2025, while planning to open 40-60 new restaurants primarily in first and second-tier city core business districts [3][4] - RBI has invested over $100 million since acquiring Burger King China, focusing on operational upgrades, local leadership development, and enhancing marketing effectiveness [3][4] Group 2 - The recent actions by Burger King China aim to regain market momentum amid fluctuating performance, with strategies including optimizing store layouts and enhancing local management to better adapt to the Chinese market [4][5] - The fast-food market in China is highly competitive, with both foreign brands and local players expanding aggressively, presenting multiple challenges for Burger King China to solidify its market position and drive growth [4][5] - To enhance brand loyalty and consumer interaction, Burger King China needs to deepen its localization strategy, introduce more products catering to Chinese tastes, and improve digital marketing efforts [5]