遇见小面：上市首日破发30%，靠“预制”撑不起野心

Core Viewpoint - The company "Yujian Xiaomian," known as the "first stock of Chinese noodle shops," faced a significant drop in stock price on its debut, falling nearly 30% despite impressive revenue growth and rapid store expansion, indicating that the capital market is becoming more cautious about purely "scale stories" [2][5]. Group 1: Financial Performance and Expansion - Revenue increased from 418 million yuan in 2022 to 1.154 billion yuan in 2024, representing a nearly threefold growth over three years with a compound annual growth rate of 66.2% [2]. - The number of stores grew from 170 to 417 by mid-2025, with a net increase of 108 stores in 2024 alone, supported by fundraising efforts aimed at expanding the restaurant network by 150 to 230 new stores in the next three years [3][4]. - Despite the growth in revenue and store count, the average daily sales per store declined from approximately 14,000 yuan in 2023 to 11,800 yuan in the first half of 2025, a decrease of 15.66% [4]. Group 2: Challenges in Business Model - The company has experienced a decline in customer spending, with the average transaction price dropping from 36.2 yuan in 2022 to 31.8 yuan in the first half of 2025, which did not lead to an expected increase in customer traffic [5]. - The reliance on a "heavy asset" model, with over 86% of revenue coming from high-cost direct stores, has created significant financial burdens, reflected in a debt ratio that remains above the industry healthy level of 50%-70% [5]. - The growth strategy appears to be driven by scale rather than profitability, raising concerns about the sustainability of its business model in a competitive market facing consumer contraction [5]. Group 3: Franchise Strategy and Market Position - To alleviate the burden of heavy assets, the company plans to increase its franchise operations, but the effectiveness of this strategy is uncertain, as over half of its restaurants are still concentrated in Guangdong [6]. - The franchise expansion has been slow, with only a slight increase in franchise stores from 81 to 86 since 2019, representing about 18.5% of total stores [6]. - The company faces challenges in attracting customers in lower-tier cities, where the average turnover rate for franchise stores is lower than that of first-tier cities, indicating difficulties in adapting its business model to different market segments [6]. Group 4: Brand and Market Dynamics - The Chinese noodle shop sector is growing, but it suffers from a lack of strong brands, with the top five players holding less than 3% market share [13]. - Despite being the fourth largest operator in the sector, the company only holds a 0.5% market share, highlighting the fragmented nature of the industry [13]. - The company's focus on operational efficiency has not translated into strong brand loyalty or emotional connection with consumers, which is critical for long-term success in a competitive market [14].