Bai Nian Food Court at Chai Chee lost S$250,000 in 7 months: 'There are just no people anymore'
Run by second-generation owner Tommy Pang, the food court at ESR BizPark @ Chai Chee is just “10 to 20 per cent occupied” on weekdays. Unable to attract tenants, his family now runs seven of the eight stalls there.
Bai Nian Food Court at ESR BizPark in Chai Chee has lost around S$250,000 in the past seven months due to lack of customers, according to its second-generation owner Tommy Pang. Run by the Pang family, the food court has eight stalls, with most being operated by the family's own food businesses. Pang attributes the decline in footfall to the business park's tenants moving out and companies shifting to remote work.
The food court typically sees only 10-20% of its capacity filled during lunch hours on weekdays. Despite losing S$250,000, the Pang family remains committed to the food court, with plans to attract more customers through promotions and a dedicated Instagram account. However, the high rent and stiff competition make it challenging to find new tenants.
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