Chinese BBQ Chain Refunds 5.3M Baht for Poorly Grilled Meat

Khaosod•International•2d ago

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A prominent Chinese BBQ chain voluntarily refunded over 5.3 million baht to tens of thousands of customers due to marginally substandard grilled lamb, a move drawing praise for its customer service and marketing acumen.

•A Chinese BBQ chain refunded over 5.3 million baht (1.1 million yuan) to customers.
•The refunds were issued because some lamb dishes were found to be 'not perfectly grilled' due to inconsistent temperature control in new equipment.
•The company proactively contacted 48,000 tables across 24 branches to offer a 50% refund on the affected menu item, without any prior customer complaints.

Overview

•A Chinese BBQ chain discovered that some lamb dishes were 'not perfectly grilled according to the restaurant's standards' due to its new grilling equipment's unstable temperature control.
•The company proactively contacted over 48,000 tables across 24 branches to offer a voluntary refund of 50% for the lamb dish.
•The total value of refunds issued by the Chinese BBQ chain amounted to over 1.1 million yuan, equivalent to approximately 5.3 million baht.
•The decision to refund customers was made despite the fact that very few, if any, customers had lodged complaints about the food.
•The refunds are expected to significantly boost customer trust and generate positive buzz online, potentially enhancing the brand's image.
•Social media users in China debated whether the move was a 'brilliant marketing strategy' or a genuine demonstration of customer care.
•This situation highlights a trend in China's service sector where businesses are competing on 'attentiveness' rather than just price, with customers valuing sincerity and good service.

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Social Media User

"The restaurant seems more eager to refund customers than to sell food."

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Key Entities

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South China Morning Post(SCMP)ℹ️

Source of the news report regarding a Chinese BBQ chain's refund.

South China Morning Postℹ️

The newspaper providing the original report about the Chinese BBQ chain's refund.

RedNote

A platform identified as the source of an image related to a customer enjoying grilled food in China.

Sohu(sohu)ℹ️

A platform identified as the source of an image depicting popular Chinese-style grilled lamb skewers.