SHANGHAI -- Hot pot restaurants in China are rolling out dishes priced at just 9.9 yuan ($1.40) to woo penny-pinching customers hit by the country's real estate slowdown and a tough labor market.
Food & Beverage
China's hot pot chains chase frugal consumers in price war
9.9-yuan ingredients served on conveyor belt to cut labor expense
At Yi Wei hot pot restaurants, customers are served ingredients on a conveyor belt, which help keeps costs down. (Photo by Noriyuki Doi)
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