汉堡王中国也被卖了
LearnAndRecord约 8 分钟近日，继星巴克之后，汉堡王中国业务也被中国资方买了。
🤔️小作业：
1. Which of the following best summarizes the main purpose of the article?
A. To explain why foreign fast-food chains are retreating.
B. To report on a new business deal.
C. To discuss the financial struggles of Burger King.
D. To compare the strategies of Burger King and Starbucks.
无注释原文：
Restaurant Brands International to form joint venture for Burger King China to accelerate expansion
From: CNBC
Restaurant Brands International on Monday announced that it will form a joint venture with CPE, a Chinese alternative asset manager, to run Burger King's restaurants in China.
Earlier this year, a subsidiary of Restaurant Brands acquired its equity interests from its previous Burger King China partners, Turkish-based operator TFI and U.S.-based private equity firm Cartesian Capital, for roughly $158 million in cash. At the time, the company said it planned to find a local operator as a partner.
Under the terms of the deal, CPE will own roughly 83% of Burger King China. Restaurant Brands will hold a minority stake of about 17%, along with a seat on the board of directors.
When the deal closes, CPE plans to invest $350 million into the joint venture. That investment will go toward a number of areas, from marketing to menu innovation, as well as restaurant expansion. Over the next decade, the joint venture aims to more than double the burger chain's footprint in the market, from about 1,250 locations today to more than 4,000 by 2035.
“CPE is a well-capitalized, proven operator with exceptional leadership and extensive consumer and restaurant experience, making them an ideal partner to fuel the next chapter of Burger King China's growth,” Restaurant Brands CEO Josh Kobza said in a statement.
The deal is expected to close in the first quarter of 2026, pending regulatory approval.
For decades, China's massive population and fast-growing economy have made it an attractive market for U.S. companies, including restaurant chains. But in recent years, an economic slowdown have made some companies rethink their strategies.
A week ago, Starbucks announced plans to form its own joint venture for its China business with Boyu Capital, a local alternative asset management firm.
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注：完整题目见本文开头；中文文本为机器翻译并非一一对应，仅供参考
含注释全文：
Restaurant Brands International to form joint venture for Burger King China to accelerate expansion
From: CNBC
Restaurant Brands International on Monday announced that it will form a joint venture with CPE, a Chinese alternative asset manager, to run Burger King's restaurants in China.
周一，餐饮品牌国际集团（Restaurant Brands International，RBI）宣布将与中国另类资产管理机构CPE源峰成立合资公司，共同运营汉堡王中国的餐厅。
joint venture
joint venture /ˌdʒɔɪnt ˈven.tʃər/ 表示“联合企业，合资公司；联合商业活动”，英文解释为“a business or business activity that two or more people or companies work on together”举个🌰：The website was a joint venture between him and his partner. 这个网站是他和合伙人的合资公司。
alternative
alternative本身可以作名词也可以作形容词，1）表示“可替代的，供选择的（事物）”英文解释为“An alternative plan or method is one that you can use if you do not want to use another one.”举个🌰：An alternative venue for the concert is being sought. 正在寻找其他可举办音乐会的地方。
2）表示“非传统的；另类的”，英文解释为“Alternative things are considered to be unusual and often have a small but enthusiastic group of people who support them.”如：alternative comedy 另类喜剧。
Earlier this year, a subsidiary of Restaurant Brands acquired its equity interests from its previous Burger King China partners, Turkish-based operator TFI and U.S.-based private equity firm Cartesian Capital, for roughly $158 million in cash. At the time, the company said it planned to find a local operator as a partner.
今年早些时候，餐饮品牌国际公司旗下子公司以约1.58亿美元现金收购了汉堡王中国原合作伙伴（土耳其餐饮运营公司TFI和美国私募股权公司Cartesian Capital）所持股权。该公司当时表示，计划寻找本地运营公司作为新合作伙伴。
subsidiary
subsidiary /səbˈsɪd.i.ə.ri/ 表示“子公司；附属公司”，英文解释为“A subsidiary or a subsidiary company is a company which is part of a larger and more important company.”
acquire
acquire /əˈkwaɪər/ 作动词，表示“取得，获得；购得；学到；收购”，英文解释为“to get something”举个🌰：He acquired the firm in 2025. 他于2025年收购了这家公司。
equity
equity /ˈek.wɪ.ti/ 1）表示“（公司的）股本，股票值；股票”，英文解释为“the value of a company, divided into many equal parts owned by the shareholders, or one of the equal parts into which the value of a company is divided”举个🌰：He sold his equity in the company last year. 他去年卖掉了这家公司的股票。
2）表示“公平；公正”，英文解释为“the situation in which everyone is treated fairly and equally”如：a society based on equity and social justice 建立在公平公正和社会正义基础之上的社会。
📍private equity (PE) 私募股权；私人股本。据百度百科介绍，PE也就是私募股权投资，从投资方式角度看，是指通过私募形式对私有企业，即非上市企业进行的权益性投资，在交易实施过程中附带考虑了将来的退出机制，即通过上市、并购或管理层回购等方式，出售持股获利。
📍equity interest指的是在一个公司或资产中拥有的所有权份额。简单说，就是对这个公司拥有“一部分”。如：He holds a 30% equity interest in the company. 他持有该公司 30%的股权。
Under the terms of the deal, CPE will own roughly 83% of Burger King China. Restaurant Brands will hold a minority stake of about 17%, along with a seat on the board of directors.
根据协议条款，CPE源峰将持有汉堡王中国约83%的股份，餐饮品牌国际集团则保留约17%的少数股份及董事会席位。
When the deal closes, CPE plans to invest $350 million into the joint venture. That investment will go toward a number of areas, from marketing to menu innovation, as well as restaurant expansion. Over the next decade, the joint venture aims to more than double the burger chain's footprint in the market, from about 1,250 locations today to more than 4,000 by 2035.
待交易完成后，CPE源峰将注资3.5亿美元，用于市场营销、菜品研发及门店扩张等。未来十年，该合资公司计划将汉堡王在中国的门店数量从目前约1,250家扩张至2035年超过4,000家。
footprint
footprint /ˈfʊt.prɪnt/ 1）表示“脚印，足迹”，英文解释为“the mark made by a person's or animal's foot”
2）表示“（某物所占的）平面面积；（尤指计算机所占的）台面”，英文解释为“the amount of space on a surface that something needs”举个🌰：The new computer has a smaller footprint. 这台新计算机占地要小一些。
“CPE is a well-capitalized, proven operator with exceptional leadership and extensive consumer and restaurant experience, making them an ideal partner to fuel the next chapter of Burger King China's growth,” Restaurant Brands CEO Josh Kobza said in a statement.
餐饮品牌国际集团首席执行官乔什·科布扎（Josh Kobza）在声明中指出：“CPE源峰资金实力雄厚、运营能力出色，拥有卓越的领导团队及丰富的消费与餐饮经验，是推动汉堡王中国下一阶段增长的理想合作伙伴。”
exceptional
exceptional /ɪkˈsep.ʃən.əl/ 表示“（尤指在技能、才智、品质等方面）卓越的，杰出的，不同凡响的”，英文解释为“much greater than usual, especially in skill, intelligence, quality, etc.”如：an exceptional student 出类拔萃的学生。
fuel
fuel /ˈfjuː.əl/ 表示“加剧；增加；加强；刺激；激起”，英文解释为“To fuel a situation means to make it become worse or more intense.”如：to fuel speculation / rumours / fears 引起猜测 / 谣传 / 恐惧，举个🌰：The result will inevitably fuel speculation about his future. 该结果将不可避免地加剧人们对他的前途的猜测。
The deal is expected to close in the first quarter of 2026, pending regulatory approval.
该交易预计将在2026年第一季度获批并完成。
pending
作介词表示“等到…之后；直到…为止”，作形容词表示“即将发生的；待定的，待决的”，英文解释为“about to happen or waiting to happen”举个🌰：There were whispers that a deal was pending. 有传言说即将达成一笔交易。 The case is pending. 案件正在审理中。
For decades, China's massive population and fast-growing economy have made it an attractive market for U.S. companies, including restaurant chains. In recent years, many companies have reassessed their strategic direction.
几十年来，中国凭借庞大的人口与迅速发展的经济，吸引了众多美国企业入驻（尤其是连锁餐饮品牌）。近年来，部分企业开始重新思考其战略布局。
A week ago, Starbucks announced plans to form its own joint venture for its China business with Boyu Capital, a local alternative asset management firm.
上周，星巴克宣布计划与中国另类资产管理公司中国另类资产管理机构成立新的合资企业，经营其在华业务。
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