Group 1 - The national catering market experienced a consumption boom during the New Year's holiday, with major cities seeing high foot traffic in restaurants and strong reservation rates for popular dining spots [1] - In Beijing, from January 1 to January 3, the average daily sales of monitored catering businesses increased by 4.6% year-on-year, with dine-in sales rising by 25.4% [1] - Nearly 30 specialty restaurants reported a cumulative online sales of 2.405 million yuan in the first two days of the New Year, indicating robust holiday dining consumption [1] Group 2 - The hot pot segment performed exceptionally well due to cold weather and holiday gatherings, with Haidilao serving over 4.5 million customers nationwide from December 31 to January 1 [2] - The dining experience during the New Year saw a peak in customer flow, with some Haidilao locations reporting table turnover rates exceeding 10 times on New Year's Eve [2] - Xibei reported approximately 500,000 customer visits across its national locations during the New Year period, showing resilience despite the cessation of subsidies [2] Group 3 - The catering industry is a crucial pillar for promoting consumption, benefiting livelihoods, and stabilizing employment, serving as a barometer for economic recovery [3] - From January to November 2025, the total retail sales of consumer goods reached 45.6067 trillion yuan, with catering revenue at 522.45 billion yuan, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 3.3% [3] Group 4 - Industry experts anticipate that traditional year-end consumption demand will further increase as the peak season approaches [4]