Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-07-21 13:27Group 1 - Starbucks China and Haagen-Dazs China are reportedly seeking to attract investors, with several domestic private equity firms eager to participate, likely influenced by the successful investments in McDonald's China and Yum China [1] - In 2017, McDonald's sold 80% of its China operations for $2.08 billion, resulting in a 212% return for Carlyle Group over six years, with an annualized return of 35% [1] - Yum China, which split from Yum Brands in 2016, has seen significant growth, with its revenue increasing from 46.8 billion yuan in 2016 to 81.3 billion yuan in 2024, a 74% increase [9][10] Group 2 - Yum China's store count has grown from over 7,500 at the end of 2016 to an expected 16,400 by the end of 2024, with plans to reach 20,000 by 2026 [3][32] - The company operates major brands including KFC, Pizza Hut, and Taco Bell in China, and is the largest restaurant operator in the country [3] - Spring Capital has joined the consortium to bid for Starbucks China, leveraging its successful investment in Yum China as a significant advantage [4] Group 3 - Yum China's revenue in China accounted for 53% of Yum Brands' total revenue by 2015, highlighting the importance of the Chinese market to the parent company [5] - Despite challenges between 2012 and 2015, where store growth did not translate into revenue growth, Yum China has since rebounded with strong financial performance post-split [6][9] - The company has implemented a stock incentive plan for its management and employees, which has contributed to its operational success and employee retention [25][30] Group 4 - Spring Capital and Ant Group invested a total of $4.6 billion in Yum China during its split, acquiring significant stakes in the company [13][14] - As of 2020, Spring Capital held approximately 6.3% of Yum China, making it one of the largest shareholders [17][18] - The investment has yielded a substantial return, with Spring Capital's total investment value reaching approximately $11.45 billion by 2025, reflecting a 79% return on investment [22] Group 5 - Yum China has been actively acquiring stakes in suppliers to secure its supply chain, including a 5% stake in San Nong Development, its largest poultry supplier [33] - The company also acquired a majority stake in Huang Ji Huang, a hot pot chain, for approximately $1.85 billion, further diversifying its portfolio [34] - As of 2024, Huang Ji Huang operates around 630 locations, and its performance post-acquisition is still under evaluation [34]