EconomyHaidilao bets on takeaway, new brands and lower-tier markets for growth

China’s largest hotpot chain, Haidilao International Holding, said takeaway was its fastest-growing segment in the first half as demand for single-serving meals surged. Takeaway revenue reached 2.05 billion yuan, up 121.2 per cent year on year, lifting its share of total revenue to 9.2 per cent from 4.5 per cent.

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