Just then, the sound of carriages and horses came from outside the door.
Chen Feng and Chen Qingqing exchanged a glance, knowing that the merchants had arrived.
The shop assistant rushed in to report that the customer was already waiting in the lobby.
Chen Qingqing and Chen Feng hurried out to greet them, only to find a dozen or so merchants looking around the hall. Chen Qingqing smiled and stepped forward, giving a graceful curtsy.
"Gentlemen, you have come from afar and must be tired from your journey. I am Chen Qingqing, and this is my elder brother Chen Feng. Please come inside."
After everyone was seated, the waiter quickly served fragrant tea.
One of the middle-aged men spoke first, “Miss Chen, I have long heard that your restaurant is unique. However, there are many intricacies involved in this franchise. I have a few questions. For example, regarding the decoration style of our shop, do we need to strictly follow the style here? But local customs and traditions vary from place to place, and blindly copying may not suit the local people’s preferences.”
Chen Qingqing smiled and replied, "The shopkeeper's concerns are very valid. The exterior style of the shop does need to be consistent with ours to ensure the distinctiveness of Ruyi Lou. However, we can make slight adjustments to the interior decoration details according to local customs. This way, we can retain the charm of Ruyi Lou while making local diners feel at home."
"Miss Chen, I've heard that your store has a unique secret recipe for the broth. After we join, will we really be able to use this secret recipe?" another customer asked immediately.
Chen Qingqing nodded gently, "You can rest assured about the secret recipe. Since Ruyilou sincerely invites you to join us, we will naturally provide you with the secret base ingredients for a fee."
The customers raised a number of questions, which Chen Qingqing answered patiently one by one.
The doubts of the dozen or so merchants gradually dissipated.
The middle-aged man smiled with satisfaction, “Miss Chen is indeed clear-headed and thoughtful. We were already attracted by your restaurant’s dishes. We came here because we are optimistic about Ruyi Lou’s future. Now that you have explained it to us, we are even more reassured.”
Chen Qingqing smiled slightly, "Thank you all for your trust. If you have no further questions, we can sign the franchise agreement."
"Don't worry, everyone. Cooperating with us will definitely not let you down," Chen Feng echoed with a smile.
Everyone expressed no objection.
Soon, the shop's accountant presented the pre-prepared contract documents and offered pen and ink.
After carefully reviewing the contract terms and confirming that they were correct, both parties signed and sealed the contract.
Chen Qingqing's tense heart finally calmed down the moment the merchants picked up their pens and signed their names on the contracts.
The successful completion of this franchise partnership signifies a significant step forward for Ruyilou in expanding its business. With a calm and focused mindset, they are sure to make a fortune...
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