Chapter 751
Chapter 751:
Stephen’s words slowly clicked in Marc’s mind. His expression shifted as the implications became clear, his eyes sparking with new energy. “Uncle Stephen, you’re absolutely on point! When it was just one restaurant, we couldn’t do much to disrupt their supply chain. But now, with so many branches spread out, they’re vulnerable. If we can get to their suppliers and mess with the ingredients, even minor issues will spiral into something huge. They’ll lose money fast, and shutting down will be their only option! And the best part? If anything goes wrong, the blame will never come back to us. Ashton’s overconfidence is setting him up for failure!”
Marc’s suggestion sparked an idea in Stephen’s mind.
His lips curled into a rare, approving smile as he nodded. “Well, well, Marc. I didn’t think you had it in you. That’s a solid plan. Reach out to the suppliers working with Skyline Group, and offer whatever it takes to get them on our side. We’ll make sure those ingredients cause problems. Whatever the cost, make it happen.”
But Stephen had underestimated his opponent. What he didn’t know was that these so-called out-of-town suppliers were actually under the control of the Baldwin family. Despite offering tempting sums to even the lowest-ranking workers in the supply chain, Stephen and his men were met with cold indifference. The workers understood one simple truth: betraying the Baldwins would lead to dire consequences. No amount of money was worth the risk.
Stephen and Marc’s frustration only deepened as the days passed. When Skyline Restaurant’s new branches officially opened, the unexpected happened: high-ranking officials were frequently seen dining there.
Their enthusiastic praise boosted the restaurant’s reputation, drawing the attention of curious locals.
Before long, the Skyline Restaurant brand became a sensation. Crowds flocked to the restaurants, making them the talk of Staville.
Skyline Group didn’t stop there. Announcing they had overstocked on ingredients due to their foray into the catering business, they offered the surplus at heavily discounted prices to other establishments.
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The catch? These were the same high-quality ingredients used in Skyline’s own kitchens. Naturally, hotels and restaurants eager to cut costs jumped at the chance, confident in the quality and reassured by the brand’s growing popularity. As the dust began to settle, the true scope of Skyline Group’s strategy became evident to many.
What had initially seemed like an ambitious expansion of restaurant branches was, in reality, a calculated maneuver to challenge Pavilion Foods Group for dominance over Staville’s food supply chain.
While Staville was a bustling city, its market capacity was limited. With Skyline Group’s restaurant empire flourishing, Pavilion Foods Group had already lost a substantial portion of its clientele. But Ashton wasn’t content with just pulling in diners; by venturing into food distribution, Skyline Group had seized yet another critical piece of the market.
Skyline Group’s ambitions were clear. They weren’t just competing; they were aiming to dominate. Pavilion Foods Group scrambled to respond, slashing their ingredient prices to stay competitive, but the damage had already been done. The customers they lost weren’t coming back, and their efforts to regain lost ground fell flat.
Though the financial hit wasn’t crippling enough to topple Pavilion Foods Group entirely, it was more than enough to shake their foundation.
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