[3] In addition, the company has expanded into wholesale and export (international trade) and real estate development and management by situating its stores within larger commercial centres.

[5][2] The founder, Woon Wing Yip, was a Hakka born in Dongguan County, Guangdong, China, in 1937.

In 1996, the Birmingham site grew to 7 acres (2.8 ha) with the purchase and development of further land, including a public road.

Wing Yip's online shopping site was launched in 2004; it includes recipes, cooking and dining information.

The Wing Yip Group operates from four freehold sites covering 16.3 acres (6.6 ha) and employs around 300 staff.