Founder Bak Kut Teh Boss: "I Live In A HDB Flat, My AP Watch Is Second-Hand”
8 DAYS·2020-07-16 17:00
Popular F&B chain Founder Bak Kut Teh was mired in controversy yesterday (July 14), when it issued a plea on social media for customers to help save its floundering business. Speaking to 8days.sg, the restaurant’s second-generation owner Nigel Chua, 45, explains why he decided to call for public support, amidst netizens’ allegations of his lavish lifestyle (but more on that later).In his open letter posted on Facebook and Instagram, Nigel reveals that the Covid-19 outbreak has been “the most difficult crisis” his family-owned biz faced since opening in 1978. He shares, “For the last five months, our sales have dropped tremendously by over 85%. If we don't turn around in the next two months, we will need to shut down. We sincerely seek your support to save our brand, the jobs of our employees and our heritage.”He also explains that his family had tried to keep their business afloat by relying on takeaway and delivery orders. “But our efforts are still insufficient,” he says. “I am appealing to everyone for your support so that Founder Bak Kut Teh can continue to serve you and future generations for many more 42 years to come. We do not wish to close our doors but we desperately need your help.”
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firefighter 20/07/2020
if u could spare some food for the poor and dine in free . did u do that when u are making huge profits buy landed Pty? your food not cheap like $2-$5 kind. one customer can be charge at $10 anytime.
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Userfkb7 19/07/2020
l can't even afford a bicycle let alone a branded car. If I can spare a few $ I give it to old aunties struggling collect cardboard to survive.
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peppa 19/07/2020
Come on la, before beg, please sell of your private properties, expensive watches and cars to fund your business. It your business , you had p made sacrifice for it to preserve, not us the common folks. we dont have private properties, no car no money, live in hdb, how you expect us to save your business and fund your luxury lifestyle. Now, food business can preserve are those really have good quality, good services and reasonable price. Something must be wrong with your foods. Dont expect paupers to pay for a king's meal.
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water arrow reply peppa 20/07/2020
the most shameless family in Singapore.
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Userg397 19/07/2020
Pls don’t close you outlet...tahan until you declare bankruptcy....
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Usergrwb 21/07/2020
Equally does not really matter he is not going to be the poorest person ever neither is he going to be the richest person there is no difference as to what was she is wearing but I think the advertisement and public a pew has garnered a lot of this satisfaction because everyone has been affected during this special period and they did not use a very useful tactic to attract more customers but instead get the more questions from the general public about their family and their business strategy
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