In recent years, Xibei, a well-known Chinese restaurant chain, has found itself in a paradoxical situation: the more it tries to save itself, the deeper it sinks into losses. At the onset of the pandemic, Xibei publicly warned that its cash reserves could only last three months, drawing widespread attention. It quickly launched various rescue measures, including expanding takeout services, venturing into retail (e.g., Jia Guolong’s Ready-to-Cook Meals), and pushing into the pre-prepared meal market. However, these initiatives failed to generate expected profits. Instead, heavy investments, operational complexity, and limited consumer acceptance led to widening losses. Its 2023 financial report revealed a sharp decline in net profit, with some new business lines even dragging down overall performance. The root causes include strategic inconsistency—shifting rapidly from dine-in to retail to ready meals without clear focus—inefficient cost structures with excessive spending on labor and supply chains, and a fundamental misunderstanding that retailing food products requires more than just repackaging restaurant dishes; it demands a complete rethinking of product design and customer expectations. Xibei’s experience serves as a cautionary tale: without solid foundational capabilities, even well-intentioned ‘rescue’ efforts can backfire.
近年来，知名中餐连锁品牌西贝莜面村陷入“越自救越亏”的困境。疫情初期，西贝曾高调发声称现金流仅能支撑三个月，引发广泛关注，并迅速推出外卖、零售化（如贾国龙功夫菜）、预制菜等自救举措。然而，这些转型并未带来预期盈利，反而因投入巨大、运营复杂、消费者接受度有限等原因，导致亏损持续扩大。2023年财报显示，西贝净利润大幅下滑，部分新业务线甚至拖累整体财务表现。究其原因，一是战略摇摆，从堂食到零售再到预制菜，缺乏清晰聚焦；二是成本结构未有效优化，人力与供应链投入过高；三是餐饮零售化并非简单复制，需重构产品逻辑与用户认知。西贝的案例揭示了传统餐饮企业在危机中盲目多元化可能带来的风险——没有扎实的底层能力支撑，再多的“自救”动作也可能适得其反。
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