Qi Lu Wan Bao·2025-08-06 09:24Core Viewpoint - Meituan has launched a support plan for small and medium-sized restaurants to combat the impact of low-price and chaotic competition in the industry, aiming to promote healthy development and stabilize growth for these businesses [1][3]. Group 1: Financial Support - Meituan will provide cash and subsidies to support small and medium-sized restaurants, with a focus on those with long-term operations, high repurchase rates, and good reputations. By the end of this year, the support plan is expected to cover over 100,000 restaurants, with a maximum support amount of 50,000 yuan per store [1]. Group 2: Infrastructure and Operational Support - Meituan aims to help 200,000 small restaurants complete infrastructure upgrades by reserving half of the space in all Huanyin Canteen locations for industry-wide restaurant access, along with providing special support funds [3]. - The Huanyin Canteen will offer supply chain support and infrastructure capabilities, allowing new entrants to operate smoothly with minimal setup [4]. Group 3: Marketing and Consumer Engagement - Meituan plans to expand the coverage of "in-store self-pickup exclusive discounts" to encourage in-store dining and will continue to optimize marketing tools to promote quality competition rather than price competition [5]. Group 4: Technology and Efficiency - Meituan has launched AI operational tools that will be offered for free to all industry merchants, providing features such as store location selection, menu development, smart decoration, customer service, and operational analysis to enhance efficiency and reduce the digital operational burden on small merchants [6].