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Haidilao

Haidilao is a chain of hotpot restaurants originally founded in China's Sichuan province. It now operates more than 1,300 stores across the country and is China's largest hotpot chain. Overseas, it has more than 100 restaurants in 11 countries under its Super Hi International spin-off.

Chairman / President

Zhang Yong

CEO / Managing Director

Zhang Yong

CFO / Finance Director

QU Cong

Industry

Restaurant

Stock Code

SEHK:6862

Year founded

1994

Haidilao’s upbeat results come against a weak macroeconomic backdrop and fierce competition in China’s catering sector. Photo: Shutterstock

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‘Loyal’ lowly restaurant worker makes meteoric rise to top of corporate career ladder; leads projects to boost company profits, takes chain global.

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Yang Lijuan, dubbed China’s “most capable waitress,” began her career at Haidilao, a small hotpot restaurant 30 years ago; she is now the CEO of its overseas unit, Super Hi. Photo: SCMP composite/SCMP_Wu Hao/Sohu

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Drunken teenage duo’s disgusting ‘prank’ causes popular restaurant chain to throw out all its tableware, disinfect entire premises.

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Two Chinese teenagers have been fined US$308,000 after posting a video of themselves urinating in a hotpot dish at a popular restaurant in Shanghai. Photo: SCMP composite/Sohu/RedNote

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Korean eatery’s sexy dance move for women staff ‘like working in a brothel’

Employees promised bonus if sexually provocative ‘Terminal Dance’ to attract customers goes viral.

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Green Tea makes tepid Hong Kong debut as IPO frenzy takes a pause

Shares of the restaurant chain began trading at HK$7.19 per share, before plunging 7 per cent to an intraday low of HK$6.69.

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Hong Kong stocks were back in positive territory on Thursday after tumbling in the previous session. Photo: Shutterstock

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Haidilao’s co-founder steps down as CEO as Covid-19 inflicts first loss

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Co-founder and chairman Zhang Yong seen during the company’s listing in September 2018. Photo: Getty Images

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From Chinese hotpot giant Haidilao’s burger brand to Filipino star Eala’s maiden WTA win, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.

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As burger outlets crowd the domestic market, Haidilao attempts to expand amid declining demand for hotpot.

China barbecue chain refunds diners US$162,000 for ‘not properly grilled’ food

Lamb skewer eatery says cooking glitch caused by new grilling equipment; offers money back deal despite getting no complaints from diners.

China scenic spot artiste sparks debate with ‘lollipop kisses’ to female visitors

Sensory-driven interactions are a big hit with some women tourists but critics deride ‘morally’ questionable performances.

Why are young Koreans going crazy for Chinese restaurants?

Chinese food has become part of everyday life for South Koreans in their 20s and 30s thanks to viral trends and their own lived experiences.

China consumer firms post strong results but analysts warn recovery may lag

Hong Kong-listed consumer firms report strong results but analysts say the gains reflect structural shifts rather than broad recovery.

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So-called doll mummies create mainland market worth US$1.4 billion; say toy companions of ‘emotional support’; even ‘smell’ like their owners.

China ‘most capable waitress’ begins career at top hotpot chain; is overseas unit CEO

‘Loyal’ lowly restaurant worker makes meteoric rise to top of corporate career ladder; leads projects to boost company profits, takes chain global.

China woman films dog eating from plate at eatery; shop vows to sue after closure

Owner of ‘awesome’ canine praises animal for emptying dish of mutton rolls; online observers accuse pet-loving diners of a lack of ‘discipline’.

How Singapore’s unforgiving food scene can go hot and cold on brands

Over 3,000 eateries shut their doors last year, the highest since 2005, in one of the world’s most competitive dining markets.

China teens fined US$308,000 over hotpot pee video that led to 4,000 diner refunds

Drunken teenage duo’s disgusting ‘prank’ causes popular restaurant chain to throw out all its tableware, disinfect entire premises.

Korean eatery’s sexy dance move for women staff ‘like working in a brothel’

Employees promised bonus if sexually provocative ‘Terminal Dance’ to attract customers goes viral.

Chinese couple celebrate wedding at hotpot eatery, bill stretches 2 metres

Traditional Chinese weddings feature lavish banquets, a typical table for 10 costs at least US$700.

Green Tea makes tepid Hong Kong debut as IPO frenzy takes a pause

Shares of the restaurant chain began trading at HK$7.19 per share, before plunging 7 per cent to an intraday low of HK$6.69.

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Chinese property developers rally amid expectations of more policy support for the troubled real estate sector.

.css-1pcrwvc{color:#2aa191;}Opinion | China’s youth must be taught bad behaviour will not be tolerated

The uproar over Haidilao’s initially lackadaisical response to teens peeing in a hotpot shows the need for tougher enforcement of proper public conduct.

Haidilao’s co-founder steps down as CEO as Covid-19 inflicts first loss

Haidilao’s co-founder Zhang Yong has stepped down as CEO in a management reshuffle as the Chinese hotpot chain prepares to report its first ever annual loss.

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