PizzaExpress Reduces Singapore Presence: Shuts Down Two More Outlets Amid Retrenchment Wave

The UK-based dining chain, PizzaExpress, has recently announced the closure of two of its outlets in Singapore, bringing its total locations in the city-state down to just two. Operations ceased at the Millenia Walk and Scotts Square outlets on December 31 last year. The reasons for these closures have not been disclosed publicly.

Changes in Location

The Millenia Walk outlet, the most recent addition to the PizzaExpress Singapore operations, had been serving customers for less than a year, having opened its doors in January 2025. The brand’s remaining outlets can be found at Duo Galleria and The Star Vista.

This isn’t the first time the company has made location changes in Singapore. In January 2024, the PizzaExpress outlet in Holland Village was shuttered following six years of service. However, a new outlet was established at The Star Vista just a few months later in April.

History and Challenges

Established in London, PizzaExpress has made a name for itself globally for its handcrafted thin-crust pizzas. The Scotts Square outlet was the brand’s first foray into the Singaporean market in 2016. The company oversees more than 500 restaurants across the UK, Europe, Hong Kong, India, and the Middle East.

Despite its global reach, PizzaExpress has grappled with financial difficulties in recent years. In 2020, the company announced plans to close 15% of its UK restaurants due to restructuring efforts aimed at managing an external debt of roughly US$993 million. The then-owner, Hony Capital, a Chinese private equity firm, started the process of seeking a new buyer.

Food and Beverage Sector Struggles

PizzaExpress is not alone in its struggles within Singapore. Many food and beverage chains in the city-state have had to close outlets due to dwindling demand. Kith Cafe, which boasted 10 outlets at its height, now operates only two locations. The well-known American chain, Eggslut, shut its last Singaporean outlet in February last year, indicating its departure from the country. Other businesses such as Burger & Lobster, Fluff Stack, Flor Patisserie, and Keong Saik Bakery have also withdrawn from the market.