Hong Kong’s Ocean Empire congee chain shuts down all restaurants after 33 years

Hong Kong restaurant chain Ocean Empire shuts all outlets after 33 years in operation

HK restaurant chain Ocean Empire has announced the closure of all its branches, putting an end to its 33-year history.

Hong Kong’s Ocean Empire congee chain shuts down all restaurants after 33 years

Chain blames worsening operating environment and the company’s deteriorating financial situation, among other factors, for decision.

The 33-year-old Haihuang Congee Shop suddenly announced that it would close down and terminate its employment contract. Some citizens felt sorry for the closure of the congee shop. A Haihuang employee went to the Labor Department for help this morning. Haihuang International Limited sent a letter to employees last night (7th), stating that due to the deterioration of the business environment and the company's financial situation, the management …