Technology · Singapore Bureau
Brothers exit hawker business after five-month stint at Chinatown stall
Two entrepreneurs who left corporate careers in fintech and trading to open a noodle stall in Singapore's Chinatown Complex are shuttering their operation after just five months, citing lifestyle concerns.
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The closure of New Horse Noodles will take effect on October 25, marking an abrupt end to the brothers' foray into the hawker trade. Scott and Troy Lee had transitioned from stable professional roles to become food vendors, seeking what they hoped would be a more fulfilling venture.
Their departure reflects the challenges inherent in Singapore's competitive hawker sector, where long hours and demanding physical labour can strain even motivated newcomers. The brothers' decision underscores the gap that sometimes exists between the appeal of hawker entrepreneurship and the practical realities of daily operations.
The closure is part of a broader pattern in Singapore's food service landscape, where career changers frequently struggle to adapt to the demands of hawker life. Despite recent efforts to attract younger entrepreneurs to the sector through various support schemes and heritage initiatives, retention remains a persistent challenge for many new entrants.