Singapore Fast-Food Sales Rise 7.6% in September
Fast-food sales led Singapore’s September F&B recovery, while online transactions accounted for 21.1% of total sales.
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The latest franchise news from Singapore: new brands, market updates, regulation and events, curated by the Quality Franchise Association.
Nandhana’s Plans Global Franchising After Samuthra Stake Deal
Samuthra Group announces a 50% stake in Singapore’s Nandhana’s, with country-level franchise expansion planned from January 2027.
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Chef Behind Xiao Hei Tze Char Name Plans Singapore Departure
Devid Retanasamy plans to return to Ipoh after leaving Xiao Hei Tze Char earlier this year and joining a Temple Street eatery.
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Gyu-Kaku to Exit Singapore After Final CHIJMES Service
Gyu-Kaku’s last Singapore restaurant at CHIJMES will close after 15 November, ending more than 20 years of local operations.
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Chipotle Names Jewel for First South-east Asian Restaurant
Chipotle’s planned 2027 Singapore opening will be at Jewel Changi Airport, with a joint venture overseeing Singapore and South Korea.
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Japan Home to Shift 30 Singapore Stores to Master Franchise
Japan Home’s parent plans to transfer 30 Singapore stores to a master franchise model by end-2026, shifting costs and over 200 staff.
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Lotteria Singapore Announces Halal Certification
Lotteria has announced halal certification in Singapore, where Katrina Group operates its restaurants at Jewel Changi Airport and Jurong Point.
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Japan Home Singapore Franchise Terms Set Out Store Costs
Japan Home’s Singapore master franchise terms include minimum royalties, store costs and employment obligations across a 30-store handover.
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Creative Eateries Names Dylan Ong to Lead 13 Singapore Brands
Dylan Ong oversees 13 brands at Creative Eateries as the Singapore restaurant group prepares for further expansion and refinement in 2027.
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Bonchon Plans ION Orchard Opening in Singapore This November
Minor Food plans a Bonchon opening at ION Orchard in November 2026, as it targets a larger franchise network worldwide.
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Jollibee Sets Out Singapore Store Expansion Ambitions
Jollibee sees room for four to five new Singapore stores annually, with local operations helping shape its international growth.
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Chipotle Plans Singapore Debut in 2027
Chipotle plans its first Singapore outlet in 2027, following a Seoul debut and further South Korean openings through a local partnership.
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Long John Silver’s to Close Woods Square Outlet on 30 October
The Woods Square closure is reportedly the chain’s sixth in Singapore this year, as wider food and beverage business closures draw attention.
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Minor Food Chief Warns of Rising Competition in Singapore
Minor Food’s Dellen Soh expects more Chinese restaurant chains in Singapore, putting menus, service and cost control under pressure.
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Miss Universe Singapore to Miss 2026 Final Over Franchise Dispute
Vion Erico Tan will not compete in Puerto Rico as a franchise dispute affects six national representatives. Singapore organisers now look towards 2027.
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7-Eleven Foodbars Lead DFI’s Singapore Retail Refresh
DFI is adding hot-food counters at 16 Singapore 7-Eleven stores while broadening Guardian’s wellness range through brand partnerships.
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Greenwood Fish Market Tests Franchise Format at VivoCity
Greenwood Fish Market’s first bistro at VivoCity will serve as a test bed for global franchising, founder David Lee says.
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Singapore Franchise Partners Put Profitability Before Brand Fame
High operating costs are pushing Singapore franchise partners to scrutinise store profitability, staffing and investment terms.
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HT Group Renews Singapore Tyreplus Franchise for Five Years
HT Group has renewed its Singapore Tyreplus franchise agreement with Michelin for five years, extending its automotive retail relationship.
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Five Guys Closes Ion Orchard, Leaving One Singapore Outlet
Five Guys has closed its Ion Orchard restaurant. Local franchisee Zouk Group says it will not relocate the outlet, leaving Plaza Singapura.
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Maxim’s Plans Asian Growth for Restaurant and Bakery Brands
Maxim’s plans further Asian expansion under sole ownership, with day-to-day operations unchanged during its proposed restructuring.
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Third Wave Coffee Targets 320 Cafes After 250th Opening
The coffee brand’s latest opening is in India, not Singapore. Its growth target offers a reference point for local franchise evaluation.
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Singapore Holiday Shopping Survey Signals Mobile Priority
Seven in 10 Singapore consumers plan to shop mainly online this holiday season, offering a planning signal for the franchise community.
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PST Singapore to Close Tanjong Pagar Pizzeria on 31 October
PST will close its Singapore pizzeria after 16 months, but franchise partner JAP Dining Concepts says the move may not be a final farewell.
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DFI Plans Full Control of Starbucks Business Including Singapore
DFI plans to take full control of a seven-market Starbucks licensed business, including Singapore, through an asset exchange with its longtime partner.
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Luckin Singapore Announces Long-Term Mental Health Partnership
Luckin’s partnership with IMH and Woodbridge Hospital Charity Fund puts community engagement alongside its Singapore operations.
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PropNex Targets Asia-Pacific Franchise Expansion
PropNex is seeking aligned partners for Asia-Pacific expansion as its overseas franchise business contributes under 5 per cent of earnings.
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Luckin’s Singapore Network Nears 70% of Starbucks’ Footprint
Luckin’s Singapore network is roughly 70% of Starbucks’ estimated footprint, offering a benchmark—not a verdict—for franchise planning.
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Luckin Coffee Reports 1.9 Million App Members in Singapore
Luckin Coffee reports 1.9 million app members in Singapore, putting digital reach and repeat custom in focus for the franchise community.
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Luckin Coffee Reaches 100 Stores in Singapore
Luckin Coffee’s Bugis Junction opening takes its Singapore network to 100 stores, sharpening competition in the branded coffee market.
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McDonald’s S$10.9 Billion Plan Puts Franchise Support in Focus
McDonald’s plans US$8.5 billion in franchisee support through 2036, putting modernisation and operating efficiency in focus.
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True Fitness and True Yoga Close 10 Singapore Outlets
Ten Singapore outlets across True Fitness, TFX and Yoga Edition have closed as the companies behind them begin a winding-up process.
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Toei Animation Store to Open at Jewel Singapore on 3 October
Jewel’s new Toei Animation Store will feature four anime properties when it opens on 3 October 2026, following the Mugiwara Store’s closure.
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Singapore Opening Features in Anytime Fitness 600-Club Milestone
Anytime Fitness The Burghley features in Inspire Brands Asia’s regional milestone, as its network passes 600 clubs across eight markets.
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Singapore Master Franchise Event Listing Promotes 16 Brands
VF Franchise Consulting listed a Singapore event for 13–14 August 2026, promoting 16 global brands and a focus on master franchise decisions.
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Dreame Announces Fourth Singapore Flagship at Suntec City
Dreame has announced a Suntec City flagship opening on 26 September 2026, adding to its Singapore retail presence.
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Miss Universe Singapore 2026 continues amid franchise dispute
Singapore’s search for its Miss Universe 2026 representative continues despite conflicting claims over franchise rights and eligibility.
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