Being a well-known name in the F&B industry is no longer a guarantee of survival these days, with even some of the most popular brands gradually falling off the scene due to high operating costs and poor business. Sandwich brand Eggslut and London restaurant chain Burger & Lobster are among some of the latest to be axed in a recent wave of F&B closures in Singapore.
Eggslut, a food truck concept which started in Los Angeles, California, made its way to Singapore back in 2021, attracting huge crowds who lined up to try its scrambled eggs sandwiches. Popular items included the signature Fairfax and Slut stacks, oozing with creamy, runny eggs, and other breakfast toppings. After a couple of years of waning popularity, the brand closed its Scotts Square location on February 28 this year. Its Suntec City outlet shuttered earlier in 2024.
Meanwhile, Burger & Lobster will be saying goodbye to its last remaining outlet at Jewel Changi Airport on March 10, today. The chain first brought its famed lobster rolls – featuring wild and fresh Atlantic lobsters – and burgers from London to Singapore in 2019. It unveiled two outlets in the same year at Jewel and Raffles Hotel Singapore – both iconic destinations. Its Jewel branch is also perched on the fifth floor, with views of the Rain Vortex.
These are just several of the many F&B establishments which have pulled the plug recently. This month and next, five of seven F&B tenants in the National Gallery Singapore will be ceasing operations – though more so due to the upcoming refresh the museum has planned for this year. October last year also saw one-Michelin-starred Sommer exiting the local dining scene.
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