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Amid slowing hotpot growth in China, Haidilao takes on biggest American burger brands

The country's hamburger market is seeing intense competition, with US brand Five Guys opening its first two stores in Beijing on Monday.

Amid slowing hotpot growth in China, Haidilao takes on biggest American burger brands

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The country's hamburger market is seeing intense competition, with US brand Five Guys opening its first two stores in Beijing on Monday.

China's largest hotpot chain Haidilao International Holding is aiming to further diversify its business with hamburger stores – following the example set by American brands like McDonald's and KFC – and has...

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The country's hamburger market is seeing intense competition, with US brand Five Guys opening its first two stores in Beijing on Monday. China's largest hotpot chain Haidilao International Holding is aiming to further diversify its business with hamburger stores – following the example set by American brands like McDonald's and KFC – and has also opened up more sushi stores to tap new growth drivers, as its core hotpot business shows slowing momentum.

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  • China's largest hotpot chain Haidilao International Holding is aiming to further diversify its business with hamburger stores – following the example set by American brands like McDonald's and KFC – and has...

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