该人事专员表示，"设置这些补贴只是想把福利告知求职者，本身没有歧视的意思，我们的初衷是想把 门店的形象和服务优化好，想逐步调整门店门面的形象，所以希望能找到形象气质好一点的员工，但只 要是真诚、善良、勤劳的人，都是我们想要招聘的员工。此次确实有做得不足的地方，造成公众误解， 后续我们会加强这个板块的学习。" 采写：南都N视频记者 陈丹玲 招人 相关招聘信息。 此前曝光于网络的招聘信息显示，笨罗卜浏阳菜馆（下称"笨罗卜"）官方账号发布迎宾员和收银员岗位 的招聘启事，要求年龄在18至29岁之间，身高160cm以上，岗位福利除全勤、绩效、通岗外，还有年 龄、学历、颜值、身高补贴，其中颜值最高补贴500元，身高168cm可获得最高补贴200元。该消息迅速 引发广泛热议，不少网友认为该招聘信息对求职者形象有"歧视"之嫌。 针对此事，8月27日，笨罗卜人事专员向南都记者表示，"我们确实发布过该则招聘信息，但因为网络存 在一些争议，我们已经撤下，目前已经不设置这些补贴了。" 近日，网红餐厅品牌"笨罗卜浏阳菜馆"被曝在招聘迎宾员、收银员时，额外设置了年龄、学历、颜值、 身高补贴，其中颜值最高补贴500元。8月27日，"笨罗卜 ...

北京商报讯（记者 张天元）8月25日，绿茶集团有限公司（以下简称"绿茶集团"）公布截至2025年6月 30日止六个月2025年中期业绩。数据显示，绿茶集团上半年收入约22.9亿元，同比增长23.1%;公司的权 益股东应占期内利润约2.34亿元，同比增长34%；经调整净利润约2.51亿元，同比增长40.4%；每股基本 盈利0.42元。 绿茶集团表示，于报告期内，集团主要专注于在三大地区建立其市场地位，即华东、广东省及华北，均 是中国内地的主要经济中心。截至2025年6月30日，集团的餐厅网络由502家餐厅组成，覆盖中国香港特 别行政区以及中国所有一线城市、15个新一线城市、31个二线城市及91个三线及以下城市。 外卖业务上，绿茶集团主要通过中国三家大型第三方线上餐饮配送平台进行外卖业务。于报告期内，集 团在策略上更为专注于外卖业务，因此外卖业务收入由截至 2024年6月30日止六个月的人民币 3.01亿元 增加74.2%至2025年同期的人民币5.24亿元。截至2025年6月30日止六个月，外卖业务收入占本集团总收 入的 22.9%，显示外卖业务仍有很大增长空间。 ...

上海一网红餐厅"三佰杯"因预约号被大肆倒卖，让不少想前往就餐的消费者遭遇"一约难求"的窘境，相 关话题在网络上持续发酵，引发众多网友关注与热议。 面对这一扰乱市场秩序、侵害消费者权益的现象，8月21日，上海静安警方向新京报贝壳财经记者披 露，警方联合网络平台打出"线下整治 + 线上清查"的组合拳，成功抓获三名违法人员，有力维护了辖区 营商环境和消费者权益。 贝壳财经记者了解到，该网红餐厅因人气较高导致每日放出的预约号一经上线就被一抢而空。一些人瞅 准其中"商机"，大量囤积预约号，随后以高出预约订金50元数倍的价格在网络平台售卖。这一行为不仅 让消费者多花冤枉钱，更破坏了公平的消费环境，引发诸多不满。 静安寺派出所民警杨益玮告诉贝壳财经记者，"我们接到餐厅报警后，通过数据分析、线索追踪等手 段，成功抓获三名违法人员。" 目前，网络平台方面已积极配合警方，迅速屏蔽下架所有违规销售预约号的商品，切断线上牟利渠道。 除打击违法人员和清理线上违规商品外，静安警方还与涉事餐厅深入沟通，向企业提出一系列整改建 议。警方建议餐厅完善会员制度以合理分配预约号，增设"会员资格动态核验""单次预约数量限制"等功 能；同时加强内部管 ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total revenues for Q3 2025 were $71.1 million, down from $76.2 million, a decrease of $5 million primarily due to the divestiture of underperforming Bombshells locations [10] - Net income attributable to common shareholders was $4.1 million compared to a loss of $5.2 million, a difference of $9.3 million [11] - GAAP EPS was $0.46 per share compared to a loss of $0.56 per share [12] - Adjusted EBITDA was $15.3 million compared to $20.1 million, reflecting lower margins in nightclubs and Bombshells [12] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Nightclub revenues totaled $62.3 million, down less than 1% year over year, with a 3.7% decline in same-store sales [13] - Bombshells revenues were $8.6 million, a decrease of $4.5 million, impacted by the sale of five underperforming locations and a 13.5% decline in same-store sales [15] - Operating income for nightclubs was $17.8 million with a margin of 28.5%, while Bombshells reported an operating income of $87,000 with a margin of 1% [14][16] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company ended the quarter with cash and cash equivalents of $29.3 million, having used $5.25 million for acquisitions and $3 million for share buybacks [18] - Debt at June 30 was slightly reduced to $201,000 from March, with an average weighted interest rate of 6.68% compared to 6.74% a year ago [19] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to allocate 40% of free cash flow to club acquisitions and 60% to share buybacks, debt reduction, and dividends, targeting a 10% to 15% annual growth in free cash flow per share [22] - The focus remains on improving same-store sales and operational efficiency in the nightclub segment while completing the development of remaining Bombshells locations [24] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted that economic uncertainty related to tariffs and tax policies has affected customer spending but expressed optimism about future performance as new money enters the market [50] - The company anticipates that as new locations generate revenue, occupancy costs and debt metrics should improve [20] Other Important Information - The company has reduced its outstanding shares by approximately 15.5% over the past ten years, from about 10.3 million to 8.7 million [26] - The company is not interested in sale-leaseback arrangements for its real estate, preferring to maintain ownership for operational flexibility [94] Q&A Session Summary Question: How much nonperforming real estate could be sold? - Management estimated the value of nonperforming real estate at about $28 million, with ongoing negotiations for some properties [30] Question: How much of the proceeds from real estate sales would go to debt repayment? - Approximately 40-45% of proceeds would go to cash, with the remainder servicing debt [32] Question: What is the expected reserve for self-insurance going forward? - Year-to-date, the reserve is $9.4 million, but future amounts are uncertain due to the nature of claims [34] Question: Who are the competitors in the acquisition space? - The company competes with various operators and private equity groups but is seen as a preferred acquirer due to its cash availability [44] Question: Is there an uptick in activity due to tax policy changes? - Management believes companies are starting to make major purchases before year-end due to recent tax changes [49] Question: What is the burden of startup costs on EBITDA? - Startup costs typically range from $400,000 to $500,000 per unit, impacting EBITDA during the preopening phase [84]

中新社记者 钟旖 "我希望这里不仅是一家美味集合站，更是面向年轻人的一处休憩、疗愈场所。"8日，位于重庆市大学 城的一家融合料理餐厅内，被食客亲切地称呼为"安迪叔叔"的陈秋良忙碌不停。天气炎热，刚上线一周 多的外卖服务很是火爆，"每天中午都要接几十单"。 62岁的陈秋良来自台中，退休前是业内知名的职业经理人，早年一手将台湾清水高速公路服务区打造成 观光景点、在日月行馆担任行政运营总监。2015年底，受在渝台企邀请，"看好祖国大陆发展"的陈秋良 跨海而来。工厂扭亏为盈后，他婉拒了再拓海外市场的提议，"年纪大了，决定在重庆落地生根"。 作为土生土长的台湾人，从上世纪90年代起，陈秋良就频繁往来两岸参与商务合作。其坦言，在大陆并 无亲戚朋友，是在一次次的往返中产生割舍不掉的情感。"如果说早期来大陆是为了事业，那现在是为 了生活。回重庆，就是回家。" 在陈秋良看来，分享美食是令人快乐的事，加上大陆餐饮市场广阔，创业开店是顺势而为。经过调研， 2024年11月，他将Brunch文化引入重庆，用自己的英文名取店名"安迪厨房"，主打泰式、韩式、台式料 理等融合美味。 300平方米的门店被分为前后厅，可容纳60人就餐。前厅的 ...

问题不在"网红"，而在"失真"。当营销的锣鼓敲得震天响，盖过了食物本身的声音，踩雷就成了大概率事件。 1、流量为王，味道靠边？ 有些店深谙"眼球经济"：装修极尽浮夸，菜品造型赛过艺术品，打卡点遍布每个角落。盘子端上来，手机先"吃"半小时，真正入口时，温度、口感早已跑 偏。老板的算盘打得精：只要照片够出片，传播裂变快，味道嘛...差不多就行。可舌头不会骗人，尝过一次的顾客，心里那杆秤就歪了——"金玉其外，败 絮其中"的标签，贴得死死的。 —— 当"拍照价值"碾压"食用价值"，失望是必然。 —— 为什么你吃的不是菜，是营销成本？ 种草拔草两行泪：网红餐厅为何总踩雷？朋友圈晒图光鲜亮丽，探店视频拍得垂涎欲滴。你兴冲冲按图索骥，排了两小时队，咬下第一口，心凉了半截—— 就这？滤镜碎了一地。服务生忙得脚不沾地，喊三声没人应；账单数字跳出来，肉痛感直冲天灵盖。这场景熟不熟？种草时有多心动，拔草时就有多心痛。 明明做足了功课，怎么还是精准踩雷？这口"预期落差"的闷气，到底该往哪撒？ 一、 滤镜下的泡沫：网红餐厅的"种草"陷阱，坑在哪？ 2、营销话术，水分几成？ "天花板"、"封神"、"一口入魂"... 这些词刷多了，耳朵都 ...

Group 1 - The trend of restaurants abandoning private rooms is increasing, with many establishments finding them to be a burden rather than a profitable asset [3][6] - A restaurant in Shandong with 10 private rooms only serves 2-3 tables daily, while a chain in Hefei with over 40 private rooms sees an average of only ten tables served per day [3] - A private dining restaurant in Anhui experienced a drop in daily revenue from 7,000-10,000 yuan to between 800 and 2,000 yuan, marking a decline of up to 90% since May [3][4] Group 2 - Private rooms were once a lucrative business model for restaurants, providing high revenue through room fees and premium menu items, but this model is now declining [6][8] - Changing consumer preferences, particularly among younger generations, favor casual dining experiences over the formal atmosphere of private rooms [8][9] - The rise of competitive dining options offering high-value packages and unique experiences has made traditional private rooms less appealing [9][11] Group 3 - Stricter regulations on business and public receptions have reduced the demand for private dining, as companies are now more focused on cost control and compliance [11][15] - Restaurants are reevaluating their strategies, with many choosing to invest in unique menu offerings and improving service quality in public dining areas instead of maintaining private rooms [13][15] - The shift away from private rooms reflects a broader transition in the dining industry from "face economy" to "substance economy," indicating a significant market trend [15]

Core Viewpoint - The trend of "pretty food" has gained significant traction among young consumers, driven by social media influence and the desire for visually appealing dining experiences [1][15][19]. Group 1: Popularity and Market Response - The concept of "pretty food" has led to the rise of numerous trendy restaurants, such as "Hu Qia" in Shanghai and "NEED" in Shenzhen, which have seen overwhelming customer demand, including long wait times and high secondary market prices for reservations [2][6]. - Social media platforms, particularly Xiaohongshu, have seen extensive engagement with the topic, with 370 million views and over 1.85 million discussions [1]. Group 2: Consumer Behavior and Experience - Many consumers prioritize the visual appeal and social media shareability of their meals over taste, indicating a shift in dining motivations [4][15]. - The average spending for a meal categorized as "pretty food" is around 100 yuan, which, while not excessively expensive, can still be a financial burden for many young professionals [13]. Group 3: Cultural and Social Implications - The phenomenon reflects a broader consumer culture where dining experiences are often commodified for social media validation, leading to a paradox where the pursuit of aesthetic dining can overshadow the intrinsic value of food [19][20]. - Young consumers are increasingly aware of the potential pitfalls of this trend, leading to a more critical perspective on the value of "pretty food" and its implications for personal identity and social status [16][18]. Group 4: DIY and Home Cooking Trends - There is a growing trend among young people to recreate "pretty food" at home, suggesting a desire to regain control over their dining experiences and to create personal rituals without the associated costs of dining out [21]. - The emphasis on aesthetics in home cooking reflects a shift towards valuing the experience of food preparation and consumption over mere visual presentation [14][20].

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the emergence of a new trend in the restaurant industry termed "beautiful meals," which combines aesthetic presentation with unique culinary elements, leading to significant consumer interest and long queues at these establishments [3][18]. Group 1: New Restaurant Trends - The "beautiful meals" trend is characterized by a blend of various cuisines, particularly focusing on Yunnan, Korean, and a refined version of Jiangxi cuisine [19][33]. - Restaurants like "Hu Cha" and "NEED" have gained immense popularity, with long wait times reported, such as over three hours in Shanghai and 1,000+ tables on opening day in Shenzhen [12][14]. - The dishes offered often include unexpected combinations, such as Jiangxi-style dishes featuring ingredients like toast and cheese, which deviate from traditional culinary norms [10][18]. Group 2: Consumer Experience - The dining experience is enhanced through interactive elements, such as on-site cooking and personalized service, which contribute to a sense of engagement and emotional value for consumers [27][28]. - The ambiance of these restaurants is carefully curated to create a pleasant and aesthetically pleasing environment, often described as "relaxed mountain style," which attracts a specific consumer demographic [21][24]. Group 3: Market Strategy - The expansion strategy of these brands is marked by a controlled approach, focusing on high-traffic locations while maintaining a sense of exclusivity, which helps sustain consumer interest and brand longevity [29][33]. - The brands leverage social media and word-of-mouth marketing, allowing them to generate buzz without extensive advertising efforts, thus ensuring a steady flow of customers [24][31].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a neutral rating for the company, with a target price adjusted to HKD 2.79, indicating a potential decline of 3.1% from the current price of HKD 2.88 [2][17]. Core Insights - The company continues to face operational pressures in Q2, leading to a downward revision of profit forecasts for 2025-2027. The same-store sales for key brands have shown a decline, with the company adjusting its strategies to stabilize performance [6][19]. - Despite the challenges, there are signs of improvement in the core brand's performance, with expectations for marginal recovery in the second half of the year as store adjustments take effect [6][19]. - The company has reduced its store count by 51 in Q2, primarily due to structural adjustments of underperforming locations, which is expected to enhance operational efficiency moving forward [6][19]. Financial Overview - Revenue projections for 2025 have been revised down to RMB 5,615 million, reflecting a decrease of approximately 6.6% from previous estimates. Net profit forecasts have also been adjusted down to RMB 153 million for 2025, a reduction of 31.3% [5][7][19]. - The company’s financial metrics indicate a significant drop in earnings per share (EPS) for 2024, with a forecast of RMB 0.04, down from RMB 0.31 in 2023. The EPS is expected to recover gradually in subsequent years [5][19]. - The report highlights a stable gross margin of around 64.3% for 2025, although operating and net profit margins are projected to decline slightly [7][21].