Group 1 - The national catering market experienced a consumption boom during the New Year's holiday, with major cities seeing a surge in restaurant patronage and pre-booked tables 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 total online sales of 2.405 million yuan in the first two days of the New Year, indicating robust holiday dining consumption [1] Group 2 - Hot pot restaurants, particularly Haidilao, saw significant customer traffic, serving over 4.5 million customers nationwide from December 31 to January 1, driven by cold weather and holiday gatherings [2] - Xibei reported approximately 500,000 customer visits during the New Year period, with overall foot traffic unaffected by the cessation of subsidies [2] - The trend of "staying home for New Year" has led platforms and restaurants to enhance online channels, with Dazhongdianping collaborating with over one million high-rated restaurants to distribute 45 million vouchers [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 5.2245 trillion yuan, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 3.3% [3] Group 4 - Industry experts anticipate that the traditional consumption peak at year-end will further release dining demand [4]