Xie Deyang, chairman of the Shuiyan Market management committee, observes that if you look along the streets and in the malls, you will see that the food and beverage industry is dominated by formulaic chain stores. Those who have something different to offer but can't afford to pay the high rents have no choice but to leave the field to the big players.
水源市場自治會長謝德洋表示，放眼街頭及賣場，餐飲業大多已淪為制式連鎖店的天下，擁有獨門手藝卻無力負擔高額店租的人只能黯然退出。