Core Viewpoint - The company "遇见小面" is aggressively expanding its store network while facing declining same-store sales, raising questions about its strategy and potential for success in the capital market as it prepares for an IPO [1][2]. Group 1: Company Overview - "遇见小面" was founded in 2014 and has become a notable player in the Chinese noodle restaurant sector, ranking fourth in sales among similar brands as of 2024 [4]. - The company has received significant investment from various backers, including 百福控股 and 碧桂园控股, and its founders hold a combined 53.28% stake [5][7]. Group 2: Expansion and Store Network - The company has rapidly increased its number of stores, reaching 252 by the end of 2023, with plans to open an additional 120 to 150 stores in 2025 [8][12]. - As of April 2025, "遇见小面" operates 374 restaurants in mainland China and 6 in Hong Kong, with 64 more in preparation [9]. Group 3: Financial Performance - Revenue has shown strong growth, with figures of 418 million RMB in 2022, 800 million RMB in 2023, and projected 1.15 billion RMB in 2024, reflecting a compound annual growth rate of 66.2% [13][14]. - Despite revenue growth, the company has faced increasing debt, with a net current liability of 2.42 billion RMB by the end of 2024, indicating financial strain [17][18]. Group 4: Pricing Strategy and Sales Performance - The company has adopted a "price for volume" strategy, leading to a decline in average order value from 36.1 RMB in 2022 to 32.0 RMB in 2024, which has affected profitability [15][16]. - Same-store sales have decreased by 5.14% in first-tier cities, with total same-store sales dropping from 740 million RMB to 709 million RMB in 2024 [16]. Group 5: Operational Challenges - The company has faced criticism for its management practices, including a significant reduction in full-time employees by approximately 45% in 2024, while relying heavily on outsourced labor [23][25]. - Food safety issues have been reported, with multiple complaints regarding service and food quality, raising concerns about operational standards [25][27].

文 | 《 BUG 》栏目 徐苑蕾 当前，遇见小面正以"中式面馆第一股"的概念冲刺港股市场。 而就在其递交招股书后 3 天，公司公关总监却突遭裁员，其怒斥公司"用完即弃"。原本应 是 IPO 静默期的维稳者却成了危机源头，这桩带有争议的劳务纠纷无疑给遇见小面的资本 故事蒙上了一层阴影。 根据招股书显示，过去 3 年，遇见小面以"麦当劳式"扩张横扫市场，营收年复合增长率达 66.2% ，门店数量翻倍至 360 家，但 2024 年单店和同店经营效率均出现下滑，暴露 出"以价换量"策略的疲态。 纵观行业，中式面馆赛道高度分散，行业前五名合计市占率不足 3% ，价格战与同质化竞 争愈演愈烈。遇见小面的这场 IPO 不仅是其自身发展的转折点，更是整个中式面馆行业能 否跑通规模化商业模式的试金石。 公关总监被裁 指责"用完即弃" 日前，遇见小面原公关总监在社交媒体上发布的一系列动态引发广泛关注。该总监发声称，自 己突然收到公司的裁员通知，指责公司"用完即弃"，且通知原件直接寄到了家里，联系方式写 的是家人电话而非其本人。 据透露，目前其正在进行法律维权。《 BUG 栏目》了解到，该总监自 1 月入职遇见小 面，收到解除 ...