Core Insights - The company, Hu Shang A Yi, aims to expand its store count to 10,000 but currently has 9,436 stores, falling short of its target [1][5] - In the first half of the year, Hu Shang A Yi reported revenue of 1.818 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 9.7%, and a net profit of 203 million yuan, up 20.9% [1] - The new tea beverage industry is highly competitive, with Hu Shang A Yi lagging behind competitors like Gu Ming and Mi Xue Group in terms of store expansion [1][5] Store Expansion and Financial Performance - Hu Shang A Yi added only 260 new stores in the first half of the year, with 905 new openings and 645 closures, indicating a slowdown in expansion [5][19] - In comparison, Gu Ming added 1,265 stores, reaching a total of 11,179, while Mi Xue Group opened 6,535 stores, totaling 53,014 [1][5] - The company has reduced franchise fees and offered subsidies to attract new franchisees, but this has not resulted in the expected growth [6][19] Franchisee Relations and Challenges - Franchisees have reported increasing tensions with the company, citing forced inventory purchases and aggressive promotional strategies that reduce their actual revenue [2][12] - Many franchisees claim that their actual revenue is only 60-65% of their sales, leading to dissatisfaction and some considering leaving the brand [12][13] - The company has been criticized for high material costs and a lack of responsiveness to franchisee feedback, which has contributed to store closures [15][20] Market Context and Competitive Landscape - The tea beverage market is experiencing significant competition, with a total of 429,000 tea beverage stores in China, and a decline in the number of stores over the past year [15] - Hu Shang A Yi's financial metrics, including a net profit margin of only 10% and a significant drop in cash reserves, indicate challenges in maintaining competitiveness [16][19] - The company has tightened its franchise policies and reduced subsidies, reflecting a strong pressure to improve performance in a competitive market [16][19]
半年仅新增260家店，沪上阿姨上市后“变脸”？