Purpose

　　The association advances Quanzhou's culinary and restaurant sector by fostering collaboration among influential restaurants, culinary professionals, and related enterprises, elevating industry standards and supporting sustainable development.

　　1. Association Name

　　· Chinese: 泉州市餐饮烹饪行业协会

　　· English: Quanzhou Restaurant and Cooking Trade Association

　　2. Positioning

　　（1）The association serves as a platform for interaction, learning, and growth for restaurant owners, managers, chefs, suppliers, service providers, and culinary talents.

　　（2）It focuses on enterprises as the foundation and talent as the core, forging partnerships with social organisations to create mutually beneficial opportunities.

　　3. Development Goals

　　To optimise personnel and management within dining enterprises, creating a seamless service platform that connects restaurants and suppliers.

　　4. Key Initiatives

　　（1） Government-Industry Communication

　　· Act as a bridge between government policies and enterprises.

　　· Disseminate government policies and relay industry needs to relevant departments.

　　（2）Business and Management Support

　　· Provide consultancy on operations, management, and policies.

　　· Assist with cost control, supply chain integration, and marketing strategies.

　　（3）Talent Development

　　· Foster collaboration between the industry and educational institutions.

　　· Organise training programmes, focusing on cultivating high-level talent.

　　· Establish a talent database with third-party platforms, offering job-matching services and sharing opportunities via the association's channels.

　　（4）Cross-Industry Collaboration

　　· Facilitate partnerships and location selection for businesses.

　　· Integrate supply chains and offer preferential purchasing channels for members.

　　（5）Industry Exchange and Events

　　· Organise exhibitions, forums, and study tours to encourage innovation and collaboration.

　　· Host industry-specific conferences and events to improve management practices.

　　（6）Publicity and Research

　　· Conduct industry research and promote exemplary businesses.

　　· Publish industry materials and establish media partnerships.

　　· Manage digital platforms to enhance the industry’s visibility.

　　5. Membership Composition

　　The association comprises dining enterprises in Quanzhou, along with related brands, suppliers, service providers, and scholars. Members span the restaurant ecosystem, including hotels, chain restaurants, suppliers, and service providers.

　　6. Membership Rights

　　（1）Voting, election, and decision-making rights.

　　（2）Priority access to association activities and services.

　　（3）The right to provide feedback and suggestions.

　　（4）Freedom to join or withdraw from the association.

　　7. Membership Obligations

　　（1）Adhere to the association’s regulations.

　　（2）Implement association decisions.

　　（3）Pay membership fees as follows:

　　   o Executive Vice President Member: ￥20,000/term

　　   o Vice President Member: ￥10,000/term

　   　o Standing Council Member: ￥5,000/term

　   　o Council Member: ￥3,000/term

　　（4）Uphold the association’s reputation and rights.

　　（5）Actively participate in activities and provide relevant information.

　　The association warmly invites dining enterprises, brands, suppliers, and service providers to join and contribute to the healthy, orderly, and prosperous development of Fujian's culinary industry.