小南国开始退年夜饭订金，闭店后小南国开始退款

Group 1 - The core issue is that the restaurant chain "Xiao Nan Guo" has unexpectedly closed some of its locations, leading to a wave of refund requests for the Chinese New Year dinner deposits from consumers [1] - The company has been facing ongoing operational challenges, as indicated by its recent announcement to sell "Xiao Nan Guo (Hong Kong) Catering Group" for $100,000, which includes eight mainland locations, retaining only two [1] - Despite the closures, some franchise locations in cities like Wuxi and Zhuhai are reportedly still operating normally, suggesting that not all branches are affected by the company's financial difficulties [1] Group 2 - "Xiao Nan Guo" was established in 1987 and is known for its local cuisine, having been listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in 2012 [1] - The brand once had a significant presence with multiple sub-brands and a network of stores across more than ten cities in China, but its operational status has been under pressure in recent years [1]