Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the report is that Dashi Co., Ltd. (01405) maintains steady same-store sales growth in first-tier cities while accelerating store expansion in non-first-tier cities, with brand strength continuing to improve and scale expansion expected to further drive performance [1] - The company has completed its annual store expansion plan ahead of schedule, with 275 new stores added by the end of Q3, achieving approximately 100% of its goal of 300 new stores for the year [1] - The company is opening its first stores in multiple locations, primarily in second and third-tier cities, with notable openings including the first store in Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, and plans for stores in Putian and Kunming [1] Group 2 - In the first half of 2025, the company achieved revenue of 2.593 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 27.04%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 66 million yuan, a year-on-year increase of 504.42% [2] - Revenue from first-tier cities (Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen) was 1.084 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 7.2%, accounting for 41.8% of total revenue, while revenue from non-first-tier cities was 1.509 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 46.6%, accounting for 58.2% of total revenue [2] - The company is expected to see net profits of 160 million yuan, 225 million yuan, and 301 million yuan for 2025, 2026, and 2027 respectively, with corresponding price-to-earnings ratios of 59X, 42X, and 32X, maintaining a "buy" rating [2]