Zheng Quan Shi Bao Wang·2026-01-09 00:29Company Overview - Laoxiangji has submitted an application for listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, with CICC and Haitong International as joint sponsors [1] - As of August 31, 2025, Laoxiangji operates 1,658 stores across 61 cities in China, comprising 925 direct-operated stores and 733 franchised stores, establishing a "direct + franchise" store network [1] - The company is recognized as one of the first Chinese fast-food companies to implement standardization across the entire value chain and to adopt digital intelligence [1] - Laoxiangji is the only major Chinese fast-food company with a fully integrated supply chain and a comprehensive traceability system [1] Industry Insights - In 2024, Laoxiangji holds a 0.9% market share, ranking first in the Chinese fast-food industry and eighth in the overall fast-food sector [1] - The Chinese fast-food market is dominated by Chinese-style fast food, with a market size of 809.7 billion RMB in 2024, projected to grow to 1,205.8 billion RMB by 2029, reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.3% from 2024 to 2029 [1] - Among the top five Chinese fast-food companies, Laoxiangji ranks first in terms of average daily sales per store (15,100 RMB) and average table turnover rate (4.4) in 2024 [1]