Price war fierce: Over half of China Star's buffet stores in Toronto closed

[Epoch Times, April 13, 2026] Over the past half a year, half of the Xinglundun seafood buffet stores in China have closed. Some commentators believe that the primary reason is the price war leading to fierce competition, forcing Xinglundun to lower the quality of their dishes, but this move has resulted in a loss of customers. According to a report by "Restaurant Owner Insider" under Beijing Watt New Media Network Technology Co., Ltd. on April 11, many Xinglundun stores in cities such as Nanjing and Hangzhou have recently closed, with some shutting down without any prior notice. As early as last year, there were reports from multiple locations that some Xinglundun stores were evicted due to unpaid rent and property fees; at the same time, voices of employees demanding wages and delayed salaries began to appear on social media platforms. Currently, the number of stores under this brand is approximately 60, with more than 20 stores closing in the first quarter of this year. At its ...