Fast food chain Long John Silver's to shut another Singapore outlet, extending this year's string of closures

Long John Silver's, a prominent fast-food chain, plans to close another outlet in Singapore, further extending the company's ongoing string of closures this year. The White Sands location in Pasir Ris is set to permanently close on November 18, according to a notice displayed at the premises, reported Mothership. Long John Silver's made its debut in Singapore in 1983, joining a surge of American fast-food brands entering the market at the time.

Previously, the chain had shut down at least six other locations in Singapore this year, many of which were situated in shopping malls. The most recent store to cease operations was the one at the Woods Square development in Woodlands, which closed on October 31. Presently, Long John Silver's operates 10 outlets across the city-state, including the White Sands location. As of July 2025, the chain had 17 outlets in Singapore, according to local media reports.

Despite the closures, Long John Silver's continues to maintain a presence in the city-state. In Facebook posts about the latest planned closures, several users have expressed positive sentiments, praising the chain for its unique offerings beyond the typical burger chains. One user commented, "They bring something different in fast food other than those burger chain(s)." Another user noted, "For S$5.90 (US$4.58), I can get 2 piece chicken, fries and drink already, where can even find these kind of deals."