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From Small Business to Empires: How These 4 Malaysian F&B Companies Made It

Malaysians are a lucky lot when it comes to food. Due to the multi-racial aspect of our country, we are spoilt for choice with a culinary divergence that few countries can brag. Chinese, Indian, Malay – you name it, we have it. Last week, we wrote an article that identified 3 Singaporean hawkers and their… Continue reading From Small Business to Empires: How These 4 Malaysian F&B Companies Made It

Report: Why 30% of F&B Businesses in Singapore Fail Every Year

1 in 4 F&B businesses in Singapore churn out of business every year. Many close within the first year of operations. This is the case across segments, from hawkers, to cafes and even high-end fine dining restaurants. Reputable Michelin stars restaurants too, have been leaving the scene. Why is it that even F&B operators with… Continue reading Report: Why 30% of F&B Businesses in Singapore Fail Every Year

How Singaporean Restaurants Use Digital Marketing to Drive Customers

If you were to ask any restaurateur in Singapore about Digital Marketing 5 years ago, they would have most likely scratched their heads at the question. Today, digital marketing is a common phrase in most industries within Singapore. A quick browse on LinkedIn jobs will show scores of companies hiring Digital Marketers today. Digital Marketing… Continue reading How Singaporean Restaurants Use Digital Marketing to Drive Customers

How These 3 Singaporean Entrepreneurs Went From Hawkers to Running an F&B Empire

Humble beginnings provide a foundation for business growth. Sometimes, a rags-to-riches story can be warming and inspiring to those of us who are still looking for a way to define our success. Read on to see how these 3 hawkers made an empire from their humble eateries. 1. Paradise Group Paradise Group first started out… Continue reading How These 3 Singaporean Entrepreneurs Went From Hawkers to Running an F&B Empire

How Street Food Hawkers in India Have an Advantage Over Restaurants

Many people dream of being entrepreneurs or having their own business in India but only a few of them give some serious thought to becoming street food hawkers. People who consider street food hawkers to be poor people and have no skills or talent are mistaken because street food is liked by millions of Indians… Continue reading How Street Food Hawkers in India Have an Advantage Over Restaurants

Failure To Drive Off-Peak Demand Costing Your Restaurant Business

As a restaurant owner you should be familiar with your restaurants operations; when you get the most business (peak hours) and when your business is quiet (off-peak hours). After operating your restaurant for more than 6 months, you might realise that certain hours of the day and certain days of the week are less happening… Continue reading Failure To Drive Off-Peak Demand Costing Your Restaurant Business

3 Things To Remember When You Lose Your Head Chef

If you ever lose your head chef, don’t lose your head! Losing your chef is a big deal that could cost you hundreds to thousands if not addressed ASAP. Sometimes things don’t go according to plan, but that’s okay. Failure has many faces. Sometimes it is necessary to fire someone. Other times, they quit for… Continue reading 3 Things To Remember When You Lose Your Head Chef

[Part 2] What To Do When Customers Say “Your Restaurant Food Sucks!”

Every restaurant has their bad days. Sometimes the cook calls in sick, or you’re just unable to secure the right quality ingredients. However, if you receive a series of complaints on your food, then you can be sure that it just sucks. So, what do you do? 1. No Excuses For Customers Your food sucking… Continue reading [Part 2] What To Do When Customers Say “Your Restaurant Food Sucks!”

Millennials Will Love These 3 Things About Your Restaurant

Welcome to the Age of Millennials! Here, everything is fast-paced, trendy and insta-worthy. Whether or not we like it, Millennials make up a large part of the population. As restaurant owners, this means that we need to adapt for this audience if we want to stay afloat. The Millennial • Age: 16 – 34 •… Continue reading Millennials Will Love These 3 Things About Your Restaurant

How To Start A Profitable Bakery

Who could possibly resist a delicious chocolate muffin? Bakeries are essential in just about any country and there are always market openings for you to start your own bakery. However, much like other businesses, opening a bakery is not cheap. I learnt this myself many years ago when I embarked upon my own business venture.… Continue reading How To Start A Profitable Bakery