GTMS Group (Gantang Mingshan Group) and SCPG Group, the flagship commercial property arm of China Vanke Co., Ltd., officially signed a strategic cooperation agreement in Shenzhen on October 30, 2025.
Under this agreement, the two parties will engage in in-depth collaboration across GTMS’s flagship F&B brands — TANYU, Chua Lam’s Dim Sum, and Chua Lam’s Pho — focusing on store expansion, operational excellence, and joint brand marketing. Together, GTMS and SCPG aim to set a new industry benchmark for the integration of dining experiences and commercial real estate development.
During the signing ceremony, Mr. Wang Lijia, Founder and CEO of GTMS Group, and Mr. Ding Liye, Chairman of SCPG Group, witnessed this momentous milestone. Senior executives from both sides attended the ceremony, expressing strong confidence and optimism about the partnership’s future.
A Decade of Collaboration, A New Chapter Ahead
Since TANYU’s first store opened at Nanjing Jiangbei Impression City in 2015, GTMS and SCPG have jointly navigated a decade of dynamic growth. From a single-brand venture to a multi-brand portfolio, and from regional deep cultivation to national expansion, both companies have witnessed the rapid evolution of China’s restaurant industry and commercial property landscape.
Today, GTMS’s core brands — TANYU, Chua Lam’s Dim Sum, and Chua Lam’s Pho — operate nearly 20 stores within SCPG’s nationwide portfolio, earning widespread popularity and recognition as dining destinations that combine high traffic with strong brand reputation.
This new strategic partnership further strengthens the long-term foundation between GTMS and SCPG. Leveraging SCPG’s high-quality retail network spanning over 50 cities across China, GTMS will receive priority support in site selection and brand expansion. Over the next two years, both parties plan to expand the footprint of TANYU and Chua Lam’s Dim Sum across SCPG’s flagship projects such as Impression City, jointly creating regional culinary landmarks that embody both commercial vitality and brand identity.
Shared Vision, Co-Created Value
GTMS upholds the philosophy of “Food for Good”, guided by the core value of “Empowering customers and partners.” The group is committed to creating dining experiences that are warm, authentic, and emotionally engaging.
SCPG shares a similar vision — to “create spaces that connect people with warmth.” The two brands’ aligned values lay the groundwork for a truly synergistic collaboration.
This partnership goes beyond traditional leasing relationships, evolving into a comprehensive strategic alliance. GTMS will actively participate in SCPG’s nationwide marketing initiatives, including the “Huahua Festival” and “Fafa Season”, achieving joint growth through shared marketing and co-created IP campaigns.
By integrating online and offline channels, GTMS and SCPG aim to elevate both brand visibility and business performance, setting a new model for retail-F&B co-growth in China.
“A great restaurant brand thrives within a strong commercial ecosystem,” said Sun Zhenyu, Deputy General Manager of GTMS Business Development Division.“SCPG’s high-quality, high-traffic malls provide the fertile ground where our brands can continue to flourish.”
Strategic Synergy Toward a Hundred Stores
This signing marks a new starting point for deeper collaboration.
In the coming years, GTMS and SCPG aim to expand their cooperative store count from the current nearly 20 to over 100–200 locations, focusing on South China and East China to further strengthen regional presence and brand penetration.
GTMS also plans to complete brand upgrades for TANYU and Chua Lam’s Dim Sum by mid-2026, launching new store concepts with enhanced brand equity. Working hand in hand with SCPG’s premium commercial assets, the two will co-create commercial environments rich in both vibrant energy (Yan Huo Qi) and genuine human connection (Ren Qing Wei), realizing a shared vision of shared traffic and mutual value creation.
All for a Greater Future
From opening its first restaurant in 2009 to establishing a presence in over 80 cities worldwide with more than 550 stores, every milestone of GTMS Group reflects the perseverance and passion of its people.
This partnership with SCPG not only marks industry recognition of GTMS’s brand strength, but also serves as a launchpad for greater ambitions ahead.
GTMS will continue to uphold its mission — “Food for Good, Empowering Greatness in Everyone” — and relentlessly enhance its product innovation, operational excellence, and brand vitality. With sincerity and professionalism, GTMS strives to win the hearts of both consumers and partners, advancing toward its vision of becoming a globally admired, century-lasting F&B platform.