Meituan's business strategy focuses primarily on direct operations, rather than a franchise format. However, for those who want to expand their business to new areas, Meituan may consider partnering with eligible agents. If you want to become a Meituan agent, you first need to check whether there is already an official Meituan agent in your city. If not, you can contact Meituan's head office directly and they will evaluate and match you up.

Meituan's requirements for agents are quite strict, and they prefer to work with partners who agree with Meituan's corporate culture and have a desire for long-term cooperation. The ideal agent needs to have the following conditions: an independent office space with legal personality; experience in the catering and distribution industry, understanding of local market dynamics and consumer habits; a good reputation, with catering or government resources; and a certain amount of economic strength and stable sources of funding to ensure the smooth operation of the business.

For Meituan Takeout, its requirements for agents are basically the same as Meituan's, emphasizing recognition of the corporate culture and a professional background in the restaurant and delivery industry. It also requires a fixed office space and legal personality, familiarity with the local market, a good reputation and relevant resources, and stable financial support.

Overall, to join Meituan or Meituan Takeout, you need to meet Meituan's high standards for partners, and enjoy the market profits of the undeveloped areas through cooperation***, but only if you need to fulfill the conditions listed above. For more information, please refer to the official website of Meituan Takeout for information on joining the company.