14年前创业那天，32岁的崔建维给了自己一个小小的仪式感——对外改名成"渐为"，寓意"渐渐有所作为"。 如今，由他创立的冰淇淋连锁"野人先生"崭露头角，甚至在最近常被与哈根达斯比较，一度还传出计划赴港IPO。虽然崔渐为否认了这个说法，但他确实 有为野人先生描绘一张可以分享的蓝图：成为冰淇淋界的星巴克。 2011年，崔渐为在北京一所高校内开出首店，最早名为"鲜果会"，主打鲜果冰淇淋，2015年开出第一家真正的gelato店"野人牧坊"，去年品牌升级时改名 为更顺口易记的"野人先生"。 崔渐为（建维） 语速不紧不慢、带山西口音的崔渐为，和星巴克创始人霍华德经历有些相似：自小家境清寒、辞掉高薪工作创业。他也想像霍华德那样，把"标准化+连 锁化"的咖啡扩张路径复制到gelato（意大利手工冰淇淋）这一品类上，让一门常见于意大利小店的生意长出规模化品牌。 近日，崔渐为与小食代进行了一次单独交流。我们来一起听听，在"雪糕刺客"被冷落的当下，这个客单价近30元的品牌是如何被打造出来的，如今身处何 方，以及将要如何"逆势而行"？ 创业 野人先生于2011年在北京开出首店，目前按门店数计算已跻身中国冰淇淋连锁前三。根据窄门餐眼 ...

Core Viewpoint - The rise of Mr. Wildman, a handmade gelato brand, in first-tier cities is attributed to its unique selling proposition of "freshly made on the same day," amidst a market where high-priced ice creams are facing a downturn [2][4]. Group 1: Market Dynamics - The gelato market is experiencing growth, with the market size expected to reach 183.5 billion yuan by 2024, and gelato specifically projected to grow at a rate of 10% [10]. - Mr. Wildman has rapidly expanded its store count, reaching over 1,000 locations, with a significant increase in new openings in 2024 [4][7]. - The brand's pricing strategy is competitive, with single-flavor gelato priced between 28 yuan and 38 yuan, appealing to health-conscious consumers [3][4]. Group 2: Business Strategy - Mr. Wildman has adopted a franchise model, with over 80% of its stores being franchises, allowing for rapid expansion [7][9]. - The brand focuses on prime locations in first- and second-tier cities, primarily in shopping malls, which helps in reducing rental costs while maximizing foot traffic [5][8]. - The company maintains a high gross margin of approximately 65% to 70%, with some stores achieving profitability within 2 to 3 months [9]. Group 3: Competitive Landscape - The gelato segment is becoming increasingly competitive, with both international and domestic brands vying for market share in high-end shopping areas [10][15]. - Traditional ice cream giants like Häagen-Dazs are facing challenges, with potential divestment from their Chinese operations being considered [14][15]. - The success of Mr. Wildman and similar brands hinges on their ability to maintain consumer interest and repeat purchases in a crowded market [16].