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Song Fa Bak Kut Teh Restaurant Chain to enter Taiwan

By Wei ZhangChina
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Food Republic Taiwan is to open Song Fa Bak Kut Teh restaurants in Taiwan.

The BreadTalk subsidiary has entered a franchise deal with Song Fa Holdings to develop and operate the Teochew pork-rib stew brand in Taiwan for the next 10 years.

The first two outlets in Taiwan will be opened in popular Taipei malls.

“Both malls have strong existing tenants and are household names among the local populace and tourists alike,” said Henry Chu, BreadTalk CEO.

“With the addition of a star attraction like Song Fa Bak Kut Teh, we are confident to deliver the illustrious Song Fa experience to our customers in Taiwan.”

Founded in 1969, Song Fa Bak Kut Teh has 10 outlets in Singapore, seven in Indonesia, six in China, and one in Thailand.

Questions & Answers

Q.

Which company will be responsible for operating Song Fa Bak Kut Teh restaurants in Taiwan?

A.

Food Republic Taiwan, a subsidiary of BreadTalk, has secured a 10-year franchise deal with Song Fa Holdings. This agreement grants them the rights to develop and operate the Teochew pork-rib stew brand across Taiwan.

Q.

Where will the initial Song Fa Bak Kut Teh outlets in Taiwan be located?

A.

The first two Song Fa Bak Kut Teh restaurants in Taiwan are planned to open in well-known shopping malls within Taipei. These locations were chosen for their strong existing tenant mix and popularity with both locals and tourists.

Q.

How many international branches does Song Fa Bak Kut Teh currently operate outside of Singapore?

A.

Outside of its 10 outlets in Singapore, Song Fa Bak Kut Teh currently operates seven branches in Indonesia, six in China, and one in Thailand. This expansion into Taiwan marks their continued international growth.

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