Hong Kong-based restaurant group Cafe Deco Group has entered a phase of rapid growth and strategic expansion post-pandemic. Currently, the group operates 42 outlets in Hong Kong and one in Sydney, Australia. Additionally, it runs a meat and seafood wholesale processing facility and a bakery workshop in Hong Kong.
Director Chow Wai-ching revealed in an interview that the group may explore an IPO in the future to fund overseas expansion and acquisition plans. He noted that during the pandemic, the company seized opportunities to streamline operations and negotiated leases for prime retail spaces in landmark malls such as AIRSIDE in Kai Tak, The Wai, and THE SOUTHSIDE in Wong Chuk Hang.
Post-pandemic, the group accelerated expansion, opening over 20 new outlets in the past two years. Chow stated that while there is still room for growth in Hong Kong over the next 2–3 years, the group will not pursue aggressive expansion next year due to its already substantial store count. Instead, it plans to add 5–6 new outlets annually.
Currently managing over 20 F&B brands in Hong Kong, the group remains open to acquiring smaller dining companies to further strengthen its portfolio.
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