Chapter 749
Chapter 749:
Covington nodded in agreement. “That’s absolutely true. From what we’ve seen, many culinary experts in Staville have tried standing up to Pavilion Foods Group. But as soon as the group cut off their ingredient supply, those restaurants couldn’t sustain operations and eventually had to bow down to Pavilion Foods Group.”
After hearing their concerns, Ashton smiled faintly and said, “Sanctions like these rely on monopolies—either in the industry or the region. However, achieving a monopoly in… ”
The food industry is something Pavilion Foods Group simply isn’t capable of. Food is a consumable with massive demand and a vast network of suppliers. Even if Pavilion Foods Group cuts us off, there are plenty of other suppliers willing to step in.”
Malcom nodded, though his expression remained clouded with doubt. “That may be true, but most local food suppliers, apart from Pavilion Foods Group, are small-scale operations. If they’re threatened, these businesses might not have the courage to defy such a powerful entity.”
Ashton tilted his head slightly and asked, “Then why not reach out to suppliers from other cities?”
Malcom sighed. “It’s possible, but it’s not that simple. Establishing new supplier relationships takes time, and transporting fresh ingredients from other cities is expensive. Meats, for instance, require cold-chain logistics, and those costs could easily exceed our profits.”
Ashton shook his head dismissively. “Profits aren’t my primary concern right now. I’m more interested in seeing just how much Pavilion Foods Group is willing to lose. Once they’re bankrupt, we’ll have all the time we need to recover our losses.” His words left everyone stunned.
Morris quickly spoke up, his voice tinged with surprise. “Mr. Baldwin, are you saying you anticipated Stephen’s actions and already made alternative arrangements?”
Ashton’s smile deepened as he nodded. “Exactly. I’ve already contacted out-of-town suppliers. Many of them have expressed interest in entering the Staville market but were previously held back by Pavilion Foods Group’s dominance. Thanks to Stephen’s maneuvering, he’s unintentionally created an opportunity for these suppliers. Now, they finally have the chance to establish a foothold here!”
𝘿𝙤 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙙 𝙘𝙤𝙥𝙞𝙚𝙨 — 𝙫𝙞𝙚𝙬 𝙖𝙩 𝙜ⲁ𝗅𝗇𝗈ν𝖊𝗅𝘀﹒𝗰𝗈𝗺
Following the announcement by Pavilion Foods Group, its subsidiary food companies acted swiftly, issuing stern warnings to distributors. Even the smallest independent vendors were cautioned: if found supplying ingredients to Skyline Restaurant, Pavilion Foods Group would cease selling to them entirely. Furthermore, these warnings extended to other companies providing ingredients to Skyline Restaurant.
Out of fear of retribution from Pavilion Foods Group, many meat suppliers severed ties with Skyline Restaurant.
For the first time, industry insiders witnessed Pavilion Foods Group exerting its full influence against a single establishment, leaving peers both awestruck and intimidated by the group’s sheer power.
Just when everyone believed Skyline Restaurant would capitulate under the pressure of disrupted supplies, Skyline Group, the parent company of the restaurant, issued a bold response.
“Our group’s restaurant is currently being targeted by certain companies with malicious intent. In the face of such monopolistic behavior, we firmly choose to resist and are determined to fight to the end. We also extend an invitation to peers who have suffered similar treatment to join us. With our group’s substantial financial resources, we are ready to assist victims in standing up against these unethical companies.”
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