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Mixue Bingcheng Surpasses McDonald's as Largest Chain

3/7/2025

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Mixue Bingcheng has overtaken McDonald's as the largest restaurant chain by store count, boasting over 45,000 locations worldwide as of September 2024.
Established in 1997, Mixue emphasizes affordability, selling ice cream cones for just 1 yuan (15 cents).
The chain operates mainly through franchising, with 99% of its stores franchised, earning revenue from food supplies and equipment.
Although its revenue trails behind U.S. giants like Starbucks, Mixue is rapidly expanding and plans to enter the American market.

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Mixue Bingcheng has overtaken McDonald's as the largest restaurant chain by store count, boasting over 45,000 locations worldwide as of September 2024.
Established in 1997, Mixue emphasizes affordability, selling ice cream cones for just 1 yuan (15 cents).
The chain operates mainly through franchising, with 99% of its stores franchised, earning revenue from food supplies and equipment.
Although its revenue trails behind U.S. giants like Starbucks, Mixue is rapidly expanding and plans to enter the American market.