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Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the IPO of Green Tea Group Limited, highlighting its journey from a popular restaurant brand to a publicly listed company, while also addressing the challenges it faces in a changing market landscape [3][11][12]. Company Overview - Green Tea Group, founded in 2008 by a couple from Zhejiang, has grown to nearly 500 restaurants across China, becoming a pioneer in the "new Chinese fusion dining" sector [5][10][13]. - The company has positioned itself as a casual dining brand, ranking third in terms of restaurant count and fourth in revenue among Chinese casual dining brands [13]. IPO Details - The IPO was priced at HKD 7.19 per share, with a market capitalization of approximately HKD 4.7 billion at opening [3]. - The IPO attracted significant interest, with a subscription rate of 282 times for the public offering, raising a total of USD 87.33 million [11]. Financial Performance - Green Tea's revenue has shown growth from RMB 2.375 billion in 2022 to an expected RMB 3.838 billion in 2024, with net profits increasing from RMB 0.17 billion to RMB 3.5 billion over the same period [13][14]. - The average customer spending is around RMB 60, with a menu offering 50 to 80 dishes per restaurant [13]. Market Challenges - The company has experienced a decline in key performance metrics, such as daily customer traffic and table turnover rates, indicating a shift in consumer preferences and increased competition in the dining sector [15][16]. - The average daily customer count dropped from 809 in 2018 to 516 in 2023, a decrease of 36.2% [15]. Future Plans - Green Tea aims to expand its restaurant count to nearly 1,200 by 2027, with a focus on opening locations in lower-tier cities to leverage cost advantages [16]. - The company has also launched a sub-brand, "Wangjianglou," to innovate its menu offerings and plans to expand internationally [16].