Nan Fang Du Shi Bao·2025-09-05 12:04Core Viewpoint - Several beverage franchise owners have reported that their stores at Zhongyuan University of Technology (Xuchang campus, Henan) have been shut down due to the school's implementation of a "plastic restriction order" [1][2]. Group 1: Impact on Beverage Stores - The franchise owner of a Kudi coffee shop stated that their store opened on August 30 and was informed on September 1 that they could not use their own cups and bags, but must use those specified by the school [1]. - Other beverage stores on campus, including Tea Baidao, Mixue, and Luckin, have also closed due to the same restrictions [2]. - At least five beverage stores are confirmed to have closed due to the "plastic restriction order," with some stores using cups that comply with the school's regulations while others face penalties for non-compliance [2][4]. Group 2: School Regulations and Compliance - The school has emphasized the "plastic restriction order" but previously allowed beverage stores to operate without strict enforcement [4]. - Students reported that the situation has occurred before, with previous instances of stores closing frequently due to similar regulations [4]. - The school’s official website indicates that Zhongyuan University of Technology is a full-time public undergraduate institution approved by the Ministry of Education, with a history dating back to 2003 [5]. Group 3: Ongoing Negotiations - Beverage stores are actively seeking to negotiate with the school and brand owners to comply with both the school's regulations and brand requirements in order to resume normal operations [5].