报告指出，未来五年，新一届理事会将紧密围绕贯彻落实党的二十届四中全会精神，促进首都餐饮业高 质量发展，重点做好"五篇大文章"：一是深化固本强基，搭建五个专业化平台；二是引领行业转型升 级，回归"性价比"与"质价比"本源，推动科技赋能；三是永续京味烟火，深化技艺传承与工匠培养；四 是促进行业抱团取暖，加强维权与协调；五是强化党建引领，保障行业健康发展方向。 另外，大会还审议通过了《协会七届理事会财务工作报告》《协会七届监事会工作报告》《协会章程 （草案）》《协会第八届理事、监事候选人名单说明》《协会换届选举办法和总监票人、监票人、计票 人名单》《协会内部管理制度》《法人变更议案》等制度文件。投票表决通过了《北京烹饪协会会费收 取和管理办法》。 北京商报讯（记者 张天元）12月31日，北京商报记者了解到，北京烹饪协会第八届会员大会在全聚德 和平门店召开。大会审议通过了理事会工作报告、财务报告、监事会工作报告，审议通过了章程（草 案）等文件、制度，选举产生了协会新一届理事会和协会负责人。 据介绍，大会审议通过了《北京烹饪协会第七届理事会工作报告》，报告主题为"坚定信心，奋力拼 搏，努力开创首都餐饮行业高质量发展新局 ...

Core Insights - The restaurant industry in China is facing significant challenges, with dining-in customer spending nearly returning to 2015 levels, indicating a downturn in the market [2][3] - The industry is experiencing a slowdown in revenue growth, declining profits, and intensified competition, with a reported 3.6% year-on-year decrease in national restaurant revenue for the first half of the year [3][10] - The overall performance index for the restaurant industry was recorded at 43.25 in August, indicating contraction, despite some signs of recovery in sales and customer traffic [3][10] Industry Challenges - The decline in consumer spending is attributed to a more rational approach to consumption, insufficient sales and customer traffic growth, and increased labor costs due to compliance with social security regulations [3][4] - The market is experiencing intensified price competition due to a surge in new restaurant openings and aggressive discounting strategies by new entrants [5][6] - The industry's high churn rate is evident, with 3.54 million closures against 3.88 million new openings last year, leading to a projected churn rate of nearly 40% in 2024 [10][11] Strategic Adjustments - Restaurants are adapting by refining their operations and adjusting menu prices to align with consumer demand, with some establishments reverting to pricing levels from a decade ago [7][8] - A shift from price competition to value competition is being emphasized, focusing on product quality and customer experience to enhance brand value [8][11] - Innovative strategies include menu adjustments, such as removing high-priced items and introducing lower-cost options, which have led to improved profitability for some businesses [7][8] Platform and Policy Support - Major platforms like Meituan are enhancing support for restaurants through initiatives such as the "Prosperity Plan," which includes financial assistance and operational tools to promote healthy industry development [11][12] - Regulatory bodies are advocating for fairer subsidy mechanisms and improved operational environments for restaurants, aiming to alleviate financial burdens and enhance service quality [12][13] - The rise of new delivery models and technology integration, such as AI and automated cooking, is seen as a way to reduce costs and improve efficiency in the restaurant sector [9][12]

Group 1 - The company plans to invest 100 billion RMB over the next three years to promote high-quality development in the catering industry [1]