Core Insights - The average closure rate in the Chinese restaurant industry for 2024-2025 is 22.66%, remaining stable compared to the previous year [1][4][24] - The highest closure rates are observed in the categories of crayfish (37.2%), bullfrog (32.0%), yellow braised chicken (31.5%), and spicy hot pot (31.0%) [1][7][9] - Coffee and Huizhou cuisine have the lowest closure rates at 10.3% and 8.9%, respectively [1][4] Closure Rate Rankings - The top four categories with the highest closure rates are: 1. Crayfish: 37.2% (up from 32.2% last year) [3][8] 2. Bullfrog: 32.0% (up from 27.3%) [3][9] 3. Yellow Braised Chicken: 31.5% (up from 26.3%) [3][12] 4. Spicy Hot Pot: 31.0% (up from 28.8%) [3][9] - The lowest closure rates are in: - Coffee: 10.3% (down from 13.3%) [4][17] - Huizhou Cuisine: 8.9% (down from 10.1%) [4][17] Notable Trends - Categories with significant increases in closure rates include: - Crayfish: +5.0% [12] - Bullfrog: +4.7% [12] - Yellow Braised Chicken: +5.2% [12] - Coconut Chicken: +9.5% [12] - The closure rate for spicy hot pot and other categories like light meals and stir-fried dishes also saw notable increases [10][13] Categories with Decreasing Closure Rates - Categories with closure rates below 20% and decreasing include: - Tea drinks: 16.0% (down from 19.6%) [17] - Western cuisine: 13.3% (down from 16.6%) [17] - Coffee: 10.3% (down from 13.3%) [17] - These categories indicate a more stable market environment for potential entrepreneurs [18] Industry Performance - The overall restaurant revenue in 2024 is projected to be 55.718 billion yuan, with a year-on-year growth of 5.3% [24] - The first half of 2025 shows a revenue of 27.480 billion yuan, reflecting a growth of 4.3% [24]