As restaurants struggle in Beijing, ‘restaurant undertakers’ make a profit

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Even in bustling first-tier cities like Beijing and Shanghai, the slowdown of China’s economy has made it tough for restaurants to survive. Some establishments that fold end up selling their kitchen equipment to entrepreneurial salespeople known as “restaurant undertakers”. The booming salvage industry reflects the cutthroat nature of China’s dining sector, where only top players thrive.

March 21, 2025
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