Hao Mart-linked company sues OG over forced early exit from Taste Orchard
Hao Open Foods, which operated Yole and Killiney outlets at Taste Orchard, filed the lawsuit on Aug 5.
The closure of Hao Mart's Taste Orchard concept has triggered further legal battles, with a company linked to Hao Mart launching a lawsuit against department store operator OG. Hao Open Foods, which managed the Yole and Killiney outlets at Taste Orchard, filed the lawsuit on August 5 alleging it was forced to vacate its premises before the termination of its lease.
In its statement of claim, Hao Open Foods claims it signed two tenancy agreements with Hao Mart in November 2023 to lease two units at Taste Orchard. The companies operated the outlets from December 2023 to November 2026, selling ice cream and cooked food under the Yole and Killiney brands respectively. Hao Open Foods alleges OG was aware of and approved the sub-tenancies before later claiming they were unauthorized, compelling Hao Mart to ensure all sub-tenants left.
The lawsuit accuses OG of misrepresentation, negligence, wrongful interference with trade and induced breaches of contract. This lawsuit joins a series of High Court disputes arising from the Taste Orchard closure. Taste Orchard opened in February 2024, following Hao Mart's acquisition of five retail floors at Orchard Road, formerly occupied by OG's Orchard Point department store, under a 7.5-year lease.
The concept ceased operations after OG terminated Hao Mart's master lease in September 2025 due to alleged rent arrears and unauthorized subletting. Hao Mart has been embroiled in multiple legal proceedings with OG, property agency PropNex Realty, skincare company Belovie and hair and scalp care company Bio Organicare Scalp.
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