Canteens primarily provide food services at fixed locations (e.g. staff canteens inside corporate buildings). Compared to other types of establishments, canteens have the second highest profitability ratio (6.7%).

Facts & Figures (2005)
Number of Establishments	180
Number of Workers	1,953
Operating Receipts	S$101 million
Operating Expenditure	S$95 million
Operating Surplus	S$7 million
Value Added	S$35 million
Profitability Ratio (%)	6.7%
Average Annual Remuneration per Employee	S$15,500

Business Costs

Type Of Cost	% Of Cost (2005)
Food & Beverage Purchases	47.9%
Remuneration of Employees	29.3%
Rental of Premises	7.5%
Utilities	1.9%
Depreciation	1.0%
Advertising	0.2%
Subcontracted Work	3.3%

For More Information

Economic Survey Series 2005: Food & Beverage Services
Department of Statistics (DOS)