Xin Lang Ke Ji·2025-09-15 03:34Core Points - Meituan Waimai has launched a "Worry-Free Opening" service to support new restaurant businesses with free online store decoration, exclusive support for new stores, free AI management tools, and cash support [1][2] - Research indicates that nearly 70% of new merchants applying to join the platform are newcomers to the restaurant industry, prompting Meituan to provide comprehensive support in onboarding, store decoration, and operations [1] - The "Intelligent Onboarding Assistant" launched in July utilizes large model capabilities to guide merchants through the onboarding process, ensuring a smoother experience [1] - Meituan has helped over one million small and medium-sized new merchants upgrade their store images through its free decoration service, making it the only platform in the industry to offer this service continuously for several years [1] Financial Support Initiatives - Meituan plans to increase funding and resources to help restaurant merchants avoid low-price and chaotic competition, allowing them to focus on product and service quality for long-term business success [2] - The company has initiated a Small Store Support Fund, providing up to 50,000 yuan in support to small restaurants, with the first batch of funds already distributed to merchants this autumn [2]