HONG KONG, Jun 9, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - According to market sources, Guoquan (02517.HK) is planning to bring its "community central kitchen" model to Hong Kong, with its first store expected to be located in Wan Chai and to open within the year. Market observers said the move reflects two considerations. First, as the brand’s first cross-border initiative, it will test whether Guoquan’s mainland operating experience in the "home dining" market can be adapted to an overseas setting. Second, it is viewed as a prudent first step in Guoquan’s overseas strategy, and may serve as an early trial for bringing China’s high-quality food ingredient supply chain to international markets.Store Network Continues to Expand, with Lower-Tier Markets Still the Core BaseAs of the first quarter of 2026, Guoquan had 11,758 stores nationwide, a net increase of 1,637 from a year earlier. Among them, 3,123 stores were located in township-level markets. In terms of network structure, lower-tier markets remain an important part of Guoquan’s store base and a foundation for its supply chain, fulfillment capabilities and member reach.Market participants no...