TAIPEI (TVBS News) — The Jhujian Catering Group announced on Thursday (Nov. 28) that it will provide year-end bonuses totaling NT＄85 million, becoming the first restaurant group in Taiwan to offer such substantial rewards to its employees. Each employee will receive a bonus equivalent to at least 1.5 months of their salary and up to 3 months, depending on individual performance.
Industry experts attribute these generous bonuses to the significant recovery of Taiwan's domestic catering industry. Jason Lin, founder of Jhujian Catering Group, said: "The total revenue earned this year could reach an estimated NT＄6.16 billion, with every other restaurant group predicted to achieve at least a 2 percent growth in performance."
In the first ten months of this year, Jhujian generated revenues of NT＄4.8 billion, surpassing its entire 2022 revenue. Consequently, the company has decided to increase the salaries of all workers starting Jan. 1 next year.
All staff working in stores and outdoors will see their wages increase from NT＄34,000 to NT＄37,500, while management associates will receive raises from NT＄46,000 to NT＄48,000. According to the company, store managers will start at a monthly salary of NT＄65,000.
Other restaurant chains in Taiwan are also experiencing growth. The TTFB Restaurant Group plans to offer one-month bonuses and expand its stores in major shopping areas.
Similarly, the Feasttogether Group, aiming for a revenue target of NT＄8.5 billion this year, will increase its basic pay to NT＄36,000 on New Year's Day and plans to operate between 15 to 20 branches in total.
