Group 1 - The core issue is the closure of 102 stores by Xibei, which represents 30% of its total outlets, affecting approximately 4,000 employees [2][3] - The closures are primarily concentrated in first and second-tier cities, including 19 stores in Shanghai, 10 in Beijing, 8 in Shenzhen, and 5 in Guangzhou [2] - Xibei has faced a significant decline in revenue, with a 50% year-on-year drop in January 2026, following 125 days of no profitability since the "pre-made dish controversy" began in September 2025 [3] Group 2 - There is a debate among netizens regarding the responsibility for the closures, with some blaming Luo Yonghao for causing a 20% drop in customer traffic due to his criticism of Xibei's use of pre-made dishes [4] - Others argue that Luo's exposure of the industry's long-standing issue of "information opacity" is valid, highlighting the mismatch between price and quality rather than the concept of pre-made dishes itself [5] - Following the closure news, many netizens have called for Luo Yonghao to respond, shifting the discussion from the event to personal accountability [6] Group 3 - The controversy surrounding pre-made dishes has revealed deeper operational issues within Xibei, including a collapse of consumer trust [7] - Xibei's definition of "semi-finished products" as not being pre-made dishes conflicts with consumer perceptions, as they equate non-made-to-order items with pre-made ones [7] - Evidence has surfaced showing the use of frozen beef and reheated dishes, contradicting Xibei's claims of fresh and handmade offerings [8] Group 4 - Xibei's public relations missteps, such as suing Luo Yonghao and revealing operational issues, have exacerbated the situation [9] - The company faces structural operational challenges, including high costs in first and second-tier cities, where rent and labor account for 30% of expenses, resulting in a low net profit margin of only 5% per store [11] - The loss of family customers, who make up 80% of traffic, is attributed to issues with pre-made children's meals, leading to a shift towards competitors like Laoxiangji, which clearly labels its pre-made dishes [11] Group 5 - The incident has prompted a call for greater transparency in the industry, with 83% of netizens supporting legislation to mandate the labeling of pre-made dishes [12] - Xibei plans to refocus its resources on core markets and accelerate overseas expansion, although the founder continues to deny the use of pre-made dishes, indicating a lack of fundamental change in perception [13] - The event has accelerated the implementation of pre-made dish labeling policies in regions like Jiangsu, highlighting the need for more detailed industry standards [14]