Tightening the belt: While the F&B sector is still growing, there is a noticeable trend of lower spending among the middle-class consumers.
THOSE familiar with the vibrant food and entertainment scene in Changkat Bukit Bintang will probably agree that this strip offers some of the hippest choices for leisure in the city.
But the wide variety of watering holes and eateries in the area also mean that customers are spoilt for choice, and many of the entertainment spots and restaurant operators will be hard pressed to cook up a compelling mix that will differentiate them from the bar next door to capture a slice of the F&B market.
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Tightening the belt: While the F&B sector is still growing, there is a noticeable trend of lower spending among the middle-class consumers.
Room to manoeuvre: Gomez believes Malaysia’s vibrant tourism industry will provide the group with opportunities for future growth.
Maintaining the recipe: Olive Tree preserves the authenticity of its food by hiring chefs from Northern India with proper culinary knowledge.
Strong presence: Its eateries still draw the crowds, particularly on weekends and special occasions.
Refined experience: Its new outlet serves up popular Indian fare along with carefully curated Anglo-Indian recipes.
Leading the way: Its main brands, Rockafellers and Rock Bottom, will be the ones driving the group’s expansion plans.
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