Explore Our ESG Progress
Explore our latest ESG Report to learn more about YANGGUOFU Group’s progress and practices across environmental, social and governance priorities.
ESG Policies & Framework
Explore YANGGUOFU Group’s ESG policies and learn about our principles and requirements for environmental, social and governance management.
Environment
Nourishing from the Source · Responsible Sourcing
YANGGUOFU Group actively promotes direct sourcing from local farms, reducing transportation distances and associated carbon emissions. Through long-term procurement agreements, the Group supports local agriculture while building a safe and fully traceable upstream supply chain.
In partnership with COFCO, the Group has established a tomato-growing base in the Tianshan region of Xinjiang, a Sichuan peppercorn production base in Qingxi Town, Hanyuan County—known as the “Home of Chinese Peppercorns”—and a chili pepper farm in Reshui Town, Xuanwei, Yunnan. These initiatives adopt contract farming and sustainable cultivation standards, strictly control the use of fertilizers and pesticides, promote the reuse of agricultural waste, ensure end-to-end ingredient traceability, and help increase farmers’ incomes.
Smart Manufacturing · Advancing Low-Carbon Production
In 2021, YANGGUOFU Group’s Chengdu smart factory was recognized by China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology as one of China’s outstanding smart manufacturing use cases. Equipped with advanced technologies and machinery from Germany, the Netherlands, Switzerland and other countries, the factory operates through a highly automated “lights-out” production model. It meets the EU-BRC requirements as well as pharmaceutical-grade cleanliness standards, ensuring a safe and reliable production environment. AI-powered systems enable precise demand forecasting and optimized logistics scheduling, helping reduce food waste while integrating smart manufacturing with sustainable production to enhance both operational efficiency and product quality.
Together for a Greener Future · Environmental Initiatives
YANGGUOFU Group has consistently integrated green development principles into its corporate social responsibility initiatives. The Group has joined Meituan’s Green Mountain Public Welfare Fund, supporting environmental causes through donations linked to each order.
Under the leadership of Ms. Zhu Dongbo, the Group’s Chief Sustainability Officer, YANGGUOFU has also partnered with the China Environmental Protection Foundation to support the Zhanjiang Mangrove National Nature Reserve. Together with volunteers from other participating businesses, the YANGGUOFU volunteer team carried out hands-on ecological restoration work, including removing invasive derris vines and planting new mangrove seedlings, helping strengthen the area’s natural ecological defenses.
Society
Growing Together · Creating Shared Values
With nearly 7,000 locations worldwide, YANGGUOFU Group has created significant employment opportunities at the community level. To support the sustainable growth of its restaurants, the Group provides franchisees with tailored training covering key areas such as food safety laws and regulations, ingredient management, and operating standards. Bilingual training materials are also provided to ensure that guidance is effectively communicated to overseas locations.
Supported by a well-established supply chain, a digital management platform, and standardized operational resources, the Group continues to lower barriers to entrepreneurship, reduce operational risks for franchisees, and support the stable operation of its global restaurant network.
Caring for Children · Guarding Growth
In 2023, Yangguofu Group joined Meituan’s Rural Children’s Playground Program. Through charitable orders and other initiatives, the Group funded the construction of multi-functional playgrounds for rural kindergartens. Brought together by the kindness of 1,744 stores nationwide, a total of 3,392 modular floor tiles were used to create multifunctional spaces for children’s development, integrating maze exploration, road safety experiences, environmental education, and ball games.
As of September 2026, the Group has supported the completion of 17 standardized multi-functional rural children’s playgrounds, with a total charitable investment exceeding RMB 1.63 million and a total paved area of 7,576.6 square meters.
Eat Well, Stay Active · Championing Health
In support of the Healthy China initiative and the United Nations World Food Programme’s call for balanced diets, YANGGUOFU Group committed to and achieved a 60% plant-based menu offering in 2025, becoming one of the first Chinese restaurant chains to fulfill this commitment.
That same year, the Group joined the “Eat Well, Stay Active · Healthy Living” initiative launched by Meituan and the World Food Programme (WFP). We introduced a range of wellness-focused broths, including our Herbal Mushroom Broth, while continuing to expand ingredient choices and encourage balanced combinations for a diet rich in dietary fiber and lighter in nutritional burden.
Rooted in the Source · Empowering Rural Communities
YANGGUOFU Group has established sourcing networks for key ingredients—including Sichuan pepper, tomatoes and chili peppers—in Hanyuan, Sichuan; Tianshan, Xinjiang; and across Guizhou and Yunnan. We support local growers through field visits, expert-led technical training and purchase agreements that provide greater certainty of market access, helping improve agricultural productivity and household incomes. We also provide supplies to local communities and actively fulfill our social responsibilities, strengthening product quality at the source while contributing to rural revitalization.
Governance
From Source to Store · Full-Chain Traceability
Throughout its long-term development and operations, YANGGUOFU Group has remained committed to its mission of “making every bowl of YANGGUOFU a healthy and reassuring choice,” with food safety and product quality at the heart of its business.
The Group enforces a rigorous farm-to-table quality management system, applying science-based controls across ten key stages of food processing. It has also established an end-to-end digital traceability system covering ingredient sourcing, cold-chain logistics, and restaurant kitchens. By combining robust standards with advanced technology, the Group maintains precise oversight throughout the entire process and continuously provides consumers with healthy, trustworthy food and service experiences.
Compliance First · Embracing Cultural Diversity
As we expand into global markets, YANGGUOFU Group is committed to complying with food safety regulations, labor standards and business requirements in every market we operate in. We established our International Headquarters in Singapore and built a localized team to support compliant cross-border operations. We are also preparing a dedicated halal production line in recognition of diverse cultural and dietary traditions.
At the heart of our brand is an Eastern food and wellness philosophy. We translate the traditional Chinese concept of “five colors, five vital energies” into a contemporary approach to balanced eating that can be appreciated by consumers around the world.
