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Pablo Cheesetart exits Malaysia market

By Aiko TanakaMalaysia
1 min read
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Fans of Japanese dessert franchise Pablo Cheesetart are reporting signs that the brand is withdrawing from Malaysia.

The internationally popular concept started business in Malaysia in 2016 as one of a number of competing operators riding on a cheesetart trend, at a time when long queues were commonly seen at vendor outlets.

Online commentators have noted that the brand’s locations in IOI City Mall Putrajaya and One Utama Shopping Mall have closed down. Pablo’s Facebook page has been deleted, although an instagram account run by the brand remains live without recent updates.

No official statement from Pablo Cheesetart has been released.

Questions & Answers

Q.

Which specific Pablo Cheesetart locations in Malaysia have reportedly closed?

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Online commentators have observed the closure of Pablo Cheesetart's outlets in IOI City Mall Putrajaya and One Utama Shopping Mall. These are the only locations mentioned as having closed in the article.

Q.

When did Pablo Cheesetart first begin operating in Malaysia?

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The Japanese dessert franchise Pablo Cheesetart commenced its business operations in Malaysia in 2016. This was during a period when several competing cheesetart operators were entering the market.

Q.

Has Pablo Cheesetart issued any official statement regarding its potential withdrawal?

A.

No, Pablo Cheesetart has not released any official statement concerning its possible exit from the Malaysian market. The brand's Facebook page has been deleted, but its Instagram account is still live.

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