Property News · January 1, 2026

Small restaurants in China starve as consumers suppress appetite for spending


Small restaurants across mainland China have taken a beating as budget-conscious consumers refrain from dining out because of prevailing pessimism about their income amid a shaky economy.
Some establishments are already at a make-or-break point after posting losses for several straight months.
“My family used to live on the restaurant, which generated strong cash flow for us,” said Zhang Hongbin, owner of a canteen serving noodles and dumplings on Lancun Road in Shanghai’s Pudong New Area. “But…

Source : South China Morning Post
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