Controversies

Guoquan Shihui Faces Food-Safety Complaints and Franchise Woes: Contract Manufacturer Fails Sampling, 255 Stores Closed in a Year

Media reported that multiple Guoquan Shihui products drew consumer complaints over foreign objects, spoilage, and incorrect or missing labels, and that several of its contract manufacturers had previously failed sampling inspections or been penalized over labeling and additive issues; in 2024, reports said its revenue and net profit both fell and it closed 255 stores in a year. Later, a store was reported to be selling “expired tofu,” and controversy arose after headquarters said stores were responsible for self-procured goods. Status: media reports. Entity involved: Guoquan Food (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. Scope: franchise stores and contract-manufactured products.