World famous cinnamon roll chain exits Singapore after 3 years

Cinnabon, the renowned chain famous for its cinnamon rolls, is closing its outlets in Singapore after three years of operation. The last Cinnabon outlet at the ION Orchard shopping mall will cease operations on September 22, as announced by the company in a social media post on Tuesday. The chain expressed gratitude to every customer who visited, shared a "Bon" with them, and supported the brand throughout their journey.

Cinnabon, founded in Seattle in 1985 by a family, has experienced significant expansion, with outlets established in 50 countries, including Japan, Malaysia, Russia, and Canada. The company's Singapore debut took place at Raffles City Shopping Centre in early 2023, followed by a second outlet at ION Orchard later that year and a third at Jewel Changi Airport in June 2024. However, the Raffles City and Jewel Changi outlets have since closed down.

This closure of Cinnabon's Singapore establishments comes after the closure of several other popular dessert shops in the city-state. For instance, the homegrown gelato brand Tom’s Palette announced last month that it would close its outlets in mid to late October after 21 years of operation. Additionally, Tarte by Cheryl Koh has closed both of its outlets in April, following 11 years of business.

In the broader food and beverage industry, approximately 2,101 businesses in Singapore closed their doors in the first seven months of 2026, marking a 25.1% increase compared to the same period a year ago.