With the epidemic in COVID-19, all walks of life in the world have been impacted to varying degrees, among which the catering industry is one of the most affected industries. Haidilao, as a giant in the catering industry, is also doomed. It is reported that Haidilao will close about 311 stores this year, which has aroused widespread concern.

catering industry under the impact of epidemic situation

the impact of epidemic situation on catering industry is mainly manifested in two aspects: one is the decrease of consumers, and the other is the interruption of supply chain. Due to the impact of the epidemic, consumers are reluctant to eat out, resulting in a sharp drop in the revenue of the catering industry. At the same time, due to the impact of the epidemic, the supply chain of the catering industry has also been greatly affected, leading to rising prices of raw materials and increasing costs.

The dilemma of Haidilao

Haidilao, as a giant in the catering industry, has also been affected by the epidemic. According to the official data released by Haidilao, in the first half of 2121, Haidilao's operating income decreased by 45.6% and its net profit decreased by 92.4%. Faced with such a severe situation, Haidilao has taken a series of measures, including reducing the number of stores and reducing costs.

Operation steps of closing stores in Haidilao

1. Determine the store closing plan: according to data such as revenue and profit, determine the number of stores that need to be closed.

2. notify stores: send a notice to the stores that need to be closed, inform the store closing plan, and make the store closing schedule.

3. inventory clearing: for stores that need to be closed, it is necessary to clear the inventory, including ingredients and utensils.

4. Handling personnel: For stores that need to be closed, it is necessary to deal with the problems of relevant personnel, including resettlement and compensation.

5. sorting out information: for stores that need to be closed, it is necessary to sort out relevant information, including finance and personnel.