AOM INT'L (00381): Will launch the self-operated and franchise project of Fujian Old Wine Stew Pot Shop in 2026.

AOM INT'L (00381) announced that the group completed the acquisition of Fujian Laojiu Investment Group Co., Ltd. (Fujian Laojiu) on May 31, 2024. The wine trading within the liquor business has become a new reportable and operating category for the group for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024. To further expand its liquor business, the group will launch the Fujian Laojiu stew pot shop self-operated and franchise project in 2026. In today's economic environment, finding a high-quality investment project has become the top priority for many investors. Faced with economic downturn, consumer downgrading, and intense competition in various industries, making money has become increasingly difficult, and investment returns are hard to guarantee. The competition in the traditional catering industry is particularly fierce, with frequent openings and closures, and rising costs such as rent, utilities, and wages continuously squeezing the profitability of traditional catering businesses. In this context, the Fujian Laojiu stew pot project emerged, aiming to seize the healthy trend of the trillion-dollar catering industry and share the benefits of consumption upgrading. Core strategy: Traditional wisdom + modern catering + cultural experience The Fujian Laojiu stew pot project focuses on solving core problems: the safety of investment capital, the profitability and scale of investment projects, and how to achieve profitability. Currently, consumer demand is shifting from simple "taste experience" to comprehensive "health and quality" pursuit, with low fat, low sugar, and balanced nutrition becoming new consumption criteria. The combination of online information acquisition, social sharing, and offline experiential consumption has become mainstream, opening up a broad path for healthy catering brands with branding genes and chain capabilities. Although stew pot restaurants are booming nationwide, they are still in the early stages, with no national flagship brands and no chain-scale enterprises of over a thousand stores, providing enormous development opportunities for the Fujian Laojiu stew pot project. Brand history and honors: The Fujian Laojiu stew pot project relies on Gushan, a Fujian wine brand with nearly 200 years of craftsmanship heritage. Since the establishment of the "Daxing Liquor Workshop" in Fuzhou during the Qing Dynasty, Gushan has laid the foundation for Fujian wine. In 1958, the "Gushan" trademark was officially registered, with the aim of creating a century-old benchmark for Fujian wine. It has twice won the "National High-Quality Wine Silver Medal" and was awarded the title of "Chinese Time-Honored Brand" by the Ministry of Commerce, with its "traditional brewing techniques" being listed as intangible cultural heritage. Product features and advantages: The Fujian Laojiu stew pot project selects the secret recipe made from medicinal ingredients produced by another company in the group, Hubei Jincaotang Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., to establish a mellow base flavor. The unique stew pot formula combines the original flavors of ingredients with the rich aroma of vintage wine through slow stewing in water. At the same time, the group plans to invest tens of millions to build a complete supply chain system, directly reducing procurement costs from the upstream source of the supply chain, reducing personnel and kitchen space, and increasing store profits. The product line is rich, covering white wine series, cooking wine series, condiment series, beverage series, and drinking wine series. Comprehensive success guarantee system: The Fujian Laojiu stew pot project not only has a strong brand endorsement but also a set of combinations to ensure success. From scientifically proven product strength, to innovative "1+N" business model, to a comprehensive guarantee system, it is committed to creating a truly worry-free investment environment for franchisees. In terms of scientific product strength, red yeast rice rich in natural "statins" has been scientifically proven to regulate blood lipids and effectively protect cardiovascular health; selected yellow wine as medicine, rich in various active ingredients, nourishes and activates blood, and synergistically enhances the body's immunity. In terms of innovative business models, the "1+N" dual-channel profit model covers offline dining/self-pick-up and mainstream online takeaway platforms, with an AI smart micro-kitchen for all-day revenue, breaking through the time and space restrictions of traditional catering. AI Smart Micro Kitchen details: As a highlight of the project, the AI smart micro-kitchen includes brand-provided full equipment support for free, with partners only needing to pay a small deposit. Product advantages include 24-hour unmanned retail, AI precise cooking delivery, consumer data collection, and brand advertising screen display. Site selection is focused on high-frequency living points within 1-3 kilometers of the central experience store, covering high-end office buildings, university campuses, hospital surroundings, and upscale communities. In terms of full-chain empowerment, centralized sourcing of ingredients, standardized products, kitchen space savings, lean operation, and efficient distribution to reduce waste rates all contribute to helping stores achieve easy profitability. Comprehensive guarantee system: To ensure worry-free investment, the Fujian Laojiu stew pot project provides a three-fold hardcore guarantee mechanism. The brand controls 51% of the shares, deeply tying the interests of the franchisee, sharing operational risks, and achieving truly risk-free investment. In addition, the project also offers a one-stop support policy throughout the cycle, including site selection assessment, store design, personnel training, opening planning, and ongoing operation guidance, all provided free of charge. Investment return analysis: By joining the Fujian Laojiu stew pot project, investors will reap returns from multiple sources. Store operation returns come from the core operating profits of dine-in and takeaway, serving as a solid foundation for income. Product sales returns come from additional sales profits brought by the AI smart micro-kitchen vending machine and group derivatives. After breaking even, as store shareholders, investors will enjoy up to 49% of equity dividends, sitting comfortably while reaping continuous income. In addition, with the increase in brand value, investors also have the opportunity to gain capital gains from stock price appreciation. Based on precise financial calculations, both standard and flagship stores have very short payback periods, and after breaking even, they will continue to enjoy stable and substantial shareholder dividend income. Cooperation policy and support: The Fujian Laojiu stew pot project advocates a transparent, fair, and win-win cooperation relationship, offering two choices of standard stores and flagship stores. The brand holds 51% of the shares, investing in brand, operation, and core supply chain resources; while the franchisee holds 49% of the shares, investing funds and participating in business decisions. The project provides a full-cycle one-stop support policy, including site selection, decoration, opening, operation, marketing, and new product support, ensuring that franchisees can easily start and operate steadily. Store design combines modern simplicity and Chinese elements to create a healthy, elegant, and comfortable dining environment. The core product series include signature old wine stew pots, specialty flavored stew pots, Minnan specialty staple foods, and traditional desserts and drinks.