Singapore records 3,357 F&B openings as of October

The city-state also recorded 2,431 closures over the same period.

Singapore recorded 3,357 new retail food establishments and 2,431 closures between 1 January and 23 October 2025, data from the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) showed.

Of the closures, 36.3% had operated for less than three years, whilst 26.7% were open for three to under five years. Another 17.2% had operated for five to under 10 years, and 5.9% for 20 years or more.

The period saw a net gain of 926 establishments, reflecting a steady rate of new business formation amid higher labour and rental costs.

MTI said the data was based on registration records of retail food operators, measured from establishment to cessation.

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