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    Alice Xu

    Research Analyst at Cowen Capital

    There is no evidence that Alice Xu is currently or has recently been an analyst at Cowen Capital. Available records identify Alice Xu as a Partner and Chief Financial Officer at Notable Capital, where she oversees fund and corporate finance functions, and previously served as a Financial Analyst at SVB Capital. She holds a B.S. in Business Administration from the Haas School of Business at UC Berkeley and has developed expertise in finance, accounting, and investment operations, but there is no indication of equity research coverage, analyst rankings, or securities industry credentials relevant to an analyst position at Cowen Capital.

    Alice Xu's questions to GreenTree Hospitality Group (GHG) leadership

    Alice Xu's questions to GreenTree Hospitality Group (GHG) leadership • Q4 2024

    Question

    Alice Xu of Cowen Capital asked about the ongoing strategy for the Restaurant business, specifically the shift from mall locations to street stores, and inquired about the outlook for restaurant openings in 2025 after a period of no net growth.

    Answer

    Executive Alex Xu confirmed the continued focus on Street stores over mall locations, citing better foot traffic stability, controlled operating hours, and lower costs. He noted that while the restaurant count was flat at the end of 2024, the successful business model transformation gives the company confidence to target 60 new restaurant openings in 2025.

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    Alice Xu's questions to GreenTree Hospitality Group (GHG) leadership • Q4 2024

    Question

    Alice Xu from Cowen Capital inquired about the restaurant business, asking if the strategic shift towards Street stores and away from mall locations would continue, and what to expect for new restaurant openings in 2025 after a flat quarter.

    Answer

    Executive Alex Xu confirmed the focus on Street stores will continue due to more stable traffic, better cost control, and flexible operating hours compared to mall locations. He noted the company is also rightsizing stores for profitability. After completing its business transition, Xu stated the company is now confident in its model and is targeting 60 new restaurant openings in 2025.

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    Alice Xu's questions to GreenTree Hospitality Group (GHG) leadership • Q4 2024

    Question

    Alice Xu from Cowen Capital asked about the restaurant business, questioning if the shift towards more Street stores and fewer mall locations would persist, and what to expect for restaurant openings in 2025 after a flat end to 2024.

    Answer

    Executive Alex Xu confirmed the trend of favoring Street stores over mall locations will continue, citing challenges with mall rent, operating hours, and traffic. He stated that Street stores provide more stable traffic and operational control. Xu also addressed the flat restaurant count, acknowledging a cautious approach in the past but expressing confidence in delivering 60 new restaurant openings in 2025 due to the now-profitable operating model.

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    Alice Xu's questions to GreenTree Hospitality Group (GHG) leadership • Q4 2024

    Question

    Alice Xu from Cowen Capital asked about the restaurant business strategy, specifically if the shift towards Street stores and away from mall locations would continue. She also questioned the outlook for new restaurant openings in 2025, given the flat store count at the end of 2024.

    Answer

    Executive Alex Xu confirmed the trend of focusing on Street stores will continue, citing more stable foot traffic, controllable operating hours, and better economics compared to high-cost mall locations. He noted the company is also rightsizing restaurants for efficiency. For 2025, Xu stated that despite a lack of net openings previously, the company feels confident in its profitable model and expects to deliver 60 new restaurant openings for the year.

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    Alice Xu's questions to GreenTree Hospitality Group (GHG) leadership • Q4 2024

    Question

    Alice Xu of Cowen Capital questioned the restaurant business strategy, asking if the shift towards Street stores and away from mall locations would continue. She also inquired about growth expectations for 2025, given that the store count was flat at the end of 2024.

    Answer

    Executive Alex Xu confirmed the strategic focus on Street stores will continue due to more stable traffic and better economics compared to mall locations. After a period of transformation, he stated the company is now confident in its model and is targeting 60 new restaurant openings in 2025, signaling a return to growth.

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