How much does a hotpot restaurant cost? Hot topics and investment analysis on the entire network in the past 10 days
Recently, a hot topic in the catering industry has focused on the investment costs of hot pot restaurants. Many entrepreneurs have questions about the budget for opening a hot pot restaurant. This article will combine the hot content of the entire network in the past 10 days to conduct a structured analysis of the investment composition of hot pot restaurants and provide detailed data reference.
1. Analysis of hot pot restaurant investment composition

The cost of opening a hot pot restaurant mainly includes rent, decoration, equipment, ingredients, labor and marketing. The following are the specific categories and budget ranges:
| project | Cost range (yuan) | Remark |
|---|---|---|
| Rent (monthly) | 5,000-50,000 | It is higher in first-tier cities and lower in second- and third-tier cities. |
| furnish | 50,000-200,000 | Depends on store area and style |
| Equipment (tables, chairs, kitchen utensils, etc.) | 30,000-100,000 | Including hot pot table, induction cooker, refrigerator, etc. |
| first batch of ingredients | 10,000-30,000 | Adjust according to inventory level |
| Labor wages (monthly) | 20,000-50,000 | Depends on number of employees |
| Marketing promotion | 5,000-20,000 | Opening activities, online promotion, etc. |
2. Comparison of investments in different cities
According to recent hot discussions, investment in hot pot restaurants in different cities varies greatly. Here's a comparison of budgets in major cities:
| City | Total investment (yuan) | Main cost differences |
|---|---|---|
| Beijing/Shanghai/Guangzhou/Shenzhen | 300,000-800,000 | High rent and labor costs |
| Chengdu/Chongqing | 200,000-500,000 | Competition is fierce but food costs are low |
| Second and third tier cities | 100,000-300,000 | Lower rent and labor |
3. Recent hot topics and trends
1.The “Internet celebrity hotpot restaurant” model is popular: Many entrepreneurs are focusing on how to build popular hot pot restaurants through platforms such as Douyin and Xiaohongshu, and the proportion of marketing costs has increased.
2.The rise of healthy hotpot: Low-fat, low-spicy and vegetarian hot pot has become a new trend, and some investors have adjusted their menus to cater to market demand.
3.Takeaway hotpot growth: Affected by the epidemic, the number of takeaway hot pot orders has increased significantly, and many merchants have begun to optimize delivery services.
4. Summary and suggestions
The total investment to open a hot pot restaurant varies by region and size, ranging from 100,000 to 800,000 yuan. Entrepreneurs need to make reasonable plans based on their own capital situation and market positioning. In addition, combined with recent hot trends, it is recommended to pay attention to online marketing and healthy eating needs to improve competitiveness.
If you are considering opening a hot pot restaurant, it is recommended to conduct detailed market research and develop a reasonable budget plan to ensure return on investment.
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