# Henan catering owner rewards employees with BMWs

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> Updated: 2026-10-10T23:55:20.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

Ma Yanli, a catering business owner in Jiaozuo, Henan province, has drawn public attention for gifting brand-new BMW vehicles to her high-performing employees. Each car is valued at approximately 300,000 yuan.

Ma’s decision was motivated by her desire to improve her staff’s commuting conditions. After observing employees, such as Li Jie, traveling via electric scooters during extreme weather—including heavy rain, heat, and freezing temperatures—Ma sought to provide more comfortable transportation. 

Ma emphasized that the company’s prosperity is a collective achievement and expressed a desire for her team to share in its success. The vehicles were provided fully paid for by the owner, and reports indicate that employees were not required to sign any binding agreements in exchange for the gifts.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-10: Chinese restaurant owner gifts BMWs to employees

A restaurant chain owner in Henan, China, gifted BMW cars to employees to protect them from harsh weather during commutes.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/chinese-restaurant-owner-gifts-bmws-to-employees

### 2026-09-27: Henan catering owner gifts BMW cars to outstanding employees

A catering business owner in Henan, China, gifted BMW cars worth approximately 300,000 yuan each to outstanding employees to improve their commutes in harsh weather.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/henan-restaurant-owner-gifts-bmw-cars-to-outstanding-employees

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