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Core Viewpoint - Domino's China is entering a rapid expansion phase, aiming to recover from previous losses and strengthen its market position in the competitive pizza industry in China [1][7]. Group 1: Expansion and Financial Performance - In Q1, Domino's China opened 97 new stores, achieving 61% of its annual target for new, under construction, and signed stores [2]. - As of the end of Q1, the total number of Domino's stores in China reached 1,031 [3]. - By 2024, Domino's China plans to have a total of 1,008 stores, with a net increase of 240 stores, primarily in new markets outside of Beijing and Shanghai [5]. - Domino's China is projected to achieve a revenue growth of 41.4% in 2024, reaching 4.314 billion yuan, and turning a profit of 55 million yuan after four years of losses totaling nearly 1 billion yuan [7][18]. Group 2: Market Strategy and Delivery Model - Domino's China has maintained its self-delivery model but has not opened delivery services for many new market stores, citing the hot demand for new market locations [6]. - The commitment to "30-minute delivery" has limited the delivery radius to 1.5 kilometers, necessitating continuous store openings to cover more customers [17]. - The proportion of delivery revenue from self-delivery is expected to decrease from 59.2% in 2023 to 46.1% in 2024, while labor costs as a percentage of revenue have decreased by 3.6 percentage points to 35% [20][21]. Group 3: Competitive Landscape - In 2024, Domino's is expected to surpass Pizza Hut to become the second-largest pizza brand in mainland China, with the fastest expansion rate [8]. - The average order value for Domino's has decreased from 86.8 yuan to 82.1 yuan over the past year, reflecting competitive pricing pressures [23]. - Pizza Hut is also focusing on cost-effectiveness, with its average order value dropping from 132 yuan in 2017 to 82 yuan currently, indicating a trend towards lower pricing in the industry [44]. Group 4: Future Outlook and Challenges - Domino's China plans to continue opening 300 to 350 new stores in the next two years, with a growth rate of 22% to 35% [35]. - The company aims to enhance its delivery capabilities as it expands into community markets, which may increase labor costs and impact profitability [39][40]. - The competitive landscape is intensifying, with both Domino's and Pizza Hut engaging in price promotions and targeting similar customer segments [42][48].