Fast food outlets typically provide minimal table service. They may be standalone “food shops” or stalls within food shops.

Characteristics Of Fast Food Outlets
Statistics & Trends
Government Programmes & Assistance
Licences & Permits
Laws & Regulations
National Events & Competitions
Trade Associations
Key Government Agencies

Characteristics Of Fast Food Outlets

• As the name implies, fast food outlets are characterised by the speed of food service. Typically:
  
  
  • fast food outlets provide limited table service.
  • customers order, pay and collect their food at the counter.
  • food and beverages are served quickly after the order is placed.
  • food and beverages may be consumed at the premises or “taken out”.

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Statistics & Trends

• Compared to other types of establishments, fast food outlets employ the most number of workers on a per establishment basis. Here are some statistics and trends that you may be interested in:
  
  
  • Overview Of The F&B Industry
    The F&B sector, including fast food outlets, contributed S$1.7 billion or 0.9% to Singapore’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2005.
    
    
  • Snapshot: Fast Food Outlets
    A snapshot of the number of establishments, number of workers, operating receipts, profitability ratio, etc.
    
    
• For more statistics and trends, please refer to the F&B Industry Statistics & Trends section.

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Government Programmes & Assistance

• Fast food outlets can tap into all of the programmes and assistance available to F&B establishments. For a full list of these, please refer to the F&B Programmes & Assistance section.

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Licences & Permits

Fast food outlets must obtain these licences and permits to operate or carry on certain business activities in Singapore.

Essential Licences & Licence Compliance For Fast Food Outlets

• Food Shop Licence
  Standalone fast food outlets are considered “food shops”. Anyone or organisation that wishes to operate a fast food outlet must have this licence.
  
  
• Food Stall Licence
  Fast food outlets operating out of food stalls within privately-owned food shops must obtain this licence.
  
  
• Points Demerit System For F&B Establishments
  Food shop and food stall licensees who violate environmental health regulations will get demerit points which may lead to licence suspension or revocation.

Other Licences & Permits For F&B-Related Activities

• You must obtain licences or permits to carry on certain activities. These activities, typically carried out by fast food outlets, require licences or per