Core Insights - Haidilao reported high customer traffic during the Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holiday in 2025, with over 1.8 million customers served on October 6, representing a year-on-year increase of approximately 5% compared to last year [1] Expansion and Coverage - In August 2025, Haidilao opened its first store in Tibet, achieving full coverage across all provincial-level administrative regions in China [1] - Since September, over 20 new stores have opened nationwide, including locations in first-tier cities like Shanghai, Shenzhen, Tianjin, and Hangzhou, as well as in lower-tier markets such as Lishui in Zhejiang, Jiujiang in Jiangxi, Qihe in Shandong, and Zhangye in Gansu [1] - In the southern Xinjiang region, Haidilao opened two new stores in Kashgar and Korla [1] Product Innovation - During the National Day holiday, Haidilao introduced fresh-cut products, with an average daily consumption of fresh beef exceeding 35 tons in the first seven days of the holiday, doubling from the previous week [1] - Many Haidilao hotpot locations have been upgraded to "Haidilao Fresh Cut Workshop," leading to a continuous increase in the click-through rate of fresh-cut meat products [1] - As of the end of September 2025, over 100 standard theme stores focusing on fresh-cut and live products have been in operation, offering a variety of items including fresh-cut beef, live seafood, fresh-cut lamb, fresh-cut crispy fish, and fresh-cut black pork [1]

Core Insights - Haidilao is launching a series of fresh-cut products this autumn, focusing on fresh beef and seafood to enhance dining options and stimulate market demand [1][2] - The fresh-cut beef trio has been introduced in over 600 stores nationwide, with same-day delivery capabilities [1] - Seafood products have been launched in 16 provinces, covering more than 600 stores, with promotional pricing in select cities [1] Product Development - The fresh-cut beef series includes various products tailored to different regions, such as selected fresh-cut beef trio and premium cuts in Guangdong and Fujian [1] - The company aims to operate over 100 standard theme stores featuring fresh-cut and live products by September 2025 [1] Market Impact - The introduction of fresh-cut products is expected to boost local industries, with daily usage projected to reach five to six tons for fresh-cut beef sourced from regions like Ningxia and Gansu [2]