2026年度策略暨投资框架更新：餐饮布局正当时，茶饮淘金确定性

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the report emphasizes that the restaurant industry is experiencing a weak recovery, with leading brands pursuing diversified growth strategies, particularly in the tea beverage sector, which shows promising investment opportunities [3][5][9] - The report highlights that from January to November 2025, the national restaurant revenue increased by 3.3%, lagging behind the 4.1% growth in retail sales, indicating a continued weak recovery in demand [3][13] - The online channel is identified as a structural growth driver, with significant benefits observed in the coffee and tea sectors due to the ongoing competition in instant retail [3][14] Group 2 - The analysis of the market performance indicates that leading tea beverage brands have significantly benefited from the delivery competition, with companies like Luckin Coffee and Mixue Group showing substantial stock price increases of 39.2% and 45.4% respectively [3][33] - The report notes that the performance of restaurant leaders is varied, with some brands like Guoquan and Xiaocaiyuan showing strong same-store sales growth, while others face pressure [3][33] - The investment framework for 2025 suggests that the valuation of leading tea beverage brands is shifting due to changes in performance expectations, with same-store revenue growth serving as a key valuation anchor [3][8][9] Group 3 - The sub-industry analysis reveals that the ready-to-drink tea segment is experiencing a surge in revenue and adjusted net profit, with a year-on-year increase of 32.5% and 58.0% respectively in the first half of 2025 [3][44] - The report indicates that the fast-food sector shows resilience, with brands like KFC and Xiaocaiyuan maintaining stable same-store sales growth despite broader market pressures [3][53] - The report also highlights that the overall restaurant sector is under pressure, particularly in the casual dining segment, which is affected by various factors including the rise of pre-packaged meals [3][53] Group 4 - The investment recommendations maintain an "outperform" rating for the restaurant sector, emphasizing the strong operational capabilities of leading brands and their potential to navigate through market cycles [3][9] - The report suggests that while the tea beverage sector faces growth challenges, leading companies with strong operational and innovative capabilities are expected to gain market share [3][9] - The report identifies specific companies such as Haidilao, Yum China, Guoquan, and Mixue Group as key investment targets for 2026, based on their strong same-store recovery potential and favorable franchisee returns [3][9][66]