Shares of restaurant companies are seeing a broad recovery.
HELENS (09869) is up 10.98% to HK$1.92, while DPC DASH (01405) has gained 7.47% to HK$31.66.
HAIDILAO (06862) has risen 4.14% to HK$11.05, and JIUMAOJIU (09922) is up 2.48% to HK$1.24.
A recent research note from Wanlian Securities points out that the valuation of the social services sector has fallen back near its historical low, indicating the market has largely priced in the current weak operating environment.
For the chain restaurant segment, the trend of industry consolidation and market share concentration among leading players is clear.
The benefits of store network optimization and volume-driven pricing strategies by top companies are expected to materialize in the second half of the year.
The firm suggests focusing on leading chain restaurant operators with stable same-store sales data and strong supply chain capabilities.
Separately, Dongfang Securities notes that for chain brands operating thousands of stores, the value of AI extends beyond enhancing consumer experience.
More importantly, AI can expand corporate management scope, strengthen supply chain coordination, and improve operational decision-making.
This helps drive improvements in franchisee performance, optimize single-store models, and enhance net store expansion capabilities.
Future industry competition is expected to evolve from brand and product rivalry to competition over AI-driven operational efficiency.
Companies with established AI capabilities and supply chain advantages are positioned to strengthen their long-term competitiveness.
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