目前,阿里巴巴集团持有肯德基中国业务的股份达到了31.70%。这是通过阿里巴巴旗下的阿里巴巴投资持有的。阿里巴巴自2018年开始涉足餐饮业,其对肯德基的持股也是在同年进行的。这一举动是为了扩大阿里巴巴在餐饮零售领域的影响力,同时也是通过与肯德基合作,加快阿里巴巴旗下菜鸟网络在餐饮配送方面的布局。目前阿里巴巴对肯德基的股份持有是肯德基中国业务的最大股东。
Currently, Alibaba Group holds a 31.70% stake in KFC's Chinese business. This is held through Alibaba Investments, a subsidiary of Alibaba. Alibaba has been involved in the catering industry since 2018, and its stake in KFC was also made in the same year. This move is to expand Alibaba's influence in the catering retail sector, and also to accelerate the layout of Alibaba's Cainiao Network in catering delivery through cooperation with KFC. Alibaba's current stake in KFC is the largest shareholder in KFC's Chinese business.
As of the end of June 2021, Alibaba Group holds a 51% stake in KFC China Catering Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as KFC China), becoming the controlling shareholder of KFC China. This means that Alibaba has the decision-making power and actual control over KFC China, and can play an important role in the company's management and strategy.
This move also reflects Alibaba's optimism and layout of the Chinese catering market, and also reflects Alibaba's strategic thinking in the field of "new retail".