Hui Lau Shan
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Food and beverage |
| Founded | 1960s in Yuen Long, New Territories, Hong Kong |
| Founder | Hui Chi-Yuk |
| Headquarters | Hong Kong , Hong Kong |
Area served | China, Malaysia, United States, South Korea |
| Products | Desserts, snacks, traditional dessert soups (tong sui) |
| Parent | Royal Dynasty International Holding Company |
Hui Lau Shan () is a dessert chain originating from Hong Kong, established in the 1960s initially as a herbal tea shop. Over time, it shifted focus to specialize in sweets, snacks, and traditional dessert soups known as tong sui. The brand gained widespread recognition after launching its signature mango pomelo sago dessert in the early 1990s.[1][2][3]
In 2015, the mainland Chinese catering enterprise Royal Dynasty International Holding Company purchased Hui Lau Shan for 524 million RMB.[1] The chain's Hong Kong outlets encountered financial challenges due to a decline in patronage during the 2019–20 Hong Kong protests, resulting in a winding-up petition filed in 2020.[4] This petition was later withdrawn following an agreement reached in July 2020.[5]
History
Founded by Hui Chi-Yuk during the 1960s, Hui Lau Shan opened its first store in Yuen Long, New Territories. Originally, the business operated as an herbal shop offering products such as turtle jelly () and herbal teas (). In the 1980s, the brand expanded its menu to include desserts and snacks like turnip cake and coconut milk. The 1990s marked a period of innovation with the introduction of fresh fruit-based desserts, including the popular "Mango Sago" created by the third generation of the family. Annually, Hui Lau Shan utilized up to one thousand tonnes of carabao mangoes for its offerings. The company has since grown to operate more than 260 locations across China, Malaysia, the United States, and South Korea.
In July 2007, ownership of the Hong Kong franchise transferred to Malaysian investment firm Navis Capital Partners from the third-generation family owner. Franchising disputes between Hui Lau Shan Hong Kong and Hui Lau Shan Guangzhou prompted the latter to rebrand as "Tang Lau Shan" (). In 2015, Royal Dynasty International Holding Company acquired the franchise for 524 million RMB.
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