据悉，目标公司为一家北美连锁餐厅，以"Big Way Hot Pot"品牌经营，提供自助式火锅用餐体验，主打 各式优质肉类、海鲜、新鲜蔬菜及多种调味料，所有食材均以美味汤底单独烹煮。截至公告日期，Big Way Hot Pot于大温哥华、多伦多及加利福尼亚共经营21家餐厅。 九毛九表示，目标公司作为一家已在北美市场实现有效本地化运营并进入扩张阶段的中式餐饮连锁品 牌，具备良好的发展基础及增长潜力。通过本次可能投资以及早前投资，集团有望在连锁品牌标准化复 制、运营管理体系搭建及组织与人才建设等方面，为目标公司的进一步发展提供支持;同时，依托目标 公司在北美市场建立的业务基础，集团亦可在北美市场形成更为稳固的业务立足点，并在集团品牌网络 中产生积极的协同效应，从而为集团带来相应的战略价值及经济回报 北京商报讯（记者 张天元）12月31日，北京商报记者了解到，九毛九发布公告称，公司与目标公司订 立一份不具法律约束力的条款书，公司拟向目标公司Big Way Group Inc.的若干现有股东收购目标公司 股份，总购买价为1500万美元;及认购目标公司股份，总认购价为2800万美元。根据最终协议，于可能 投资完成后，目 ...

Group 1: Food Safety and Regulatory Actions - Shanghai's market supervision authority reported issues with school lunches supplied by Shanghai Green捷, leading to the revocation of the company's food business license and the arrest of eight responsible individuals [1] - The state-owned Guangming Food Group has temporarily taken over the campus meal supply for 484 schools since September 23 to ensure students' dining needs are met [1] Group 2: Restaurant Industry Performance - In October, China's national catering revenue reached 519.9 billion yuan, accounting for 11.23% of total retail sales, with a year-on-year growth of 3.8%, marking the highest level in five months [2] - From January to October, the total catering revenue was 461.88 billion yuan, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 3.3% [2] Group 3: Company Developments - Luckin Coffee's CEO announced the company's active pursuit of a return to the U.S. main board, although no specific timeline has been established [4] - Yoshinoya has reopened its ramen business in China with the launch of "煌面屋," aiming to establish ramen as a key business pillar alongside beef rice and udon [6] - Blue Bottle Coffee in China has appointed a new legal representative, marking a significant leadership change after a six-month vacancy [7] Group 4: Mergers and Acquisitions - Dazhong Capital is reportedly considering a bid for Costa Coffee, which is currently owned by Coca-Cola, with an estimated valuation of approximately 1 billion pounds (around 1.3 billion USD) [11] - Costa Coffee operates over 2,700 stores in the UK and Ireland, with 341 stores in China, presenting a complementary opportunity for Luckin Coffee [12] Group 5: Market Expansion and New Offerings - The Chinese fast-food brand "大米先生" announced plans to accelerate nationwide expansion, with 44 new stores opening in major cities [14] - Japanese seafood exports to China have resumed, with the first shipment of frozen scallops marking a significant easing of trade restrictions [15] - Sushi郎's parent company reported record high revenues and profits for the fiscal year 2025, driven by strong overseas sales, particularly in mainland China [16][17] Group 6: Innovative Marketing Strategies - Several five-star hotels have introduced low-priced "leftover blind boxes" to attract customers, significantly reducing the price of buffet offerings [18] - The tea brand "茶瀑布" has surpassed 1,000 signed stores, targeting Gen Z and students with affordable pricing [19] - DQ has launched a collaboration with popular IPs to create themed dessert experiences, enhancing customer engagement [20] Group 7: Membership and Community Engagement - Guoquan Foods announced that its registered membership has exceeded 60 million, achieving its annual target ahead of schedule [21]