'Impossible to keep going': Former DJ Daniel Ong to close steak restaurant after 6 years
Former DJ Daniel Ong has announced the closure of his final Dan's Steaks restaurant outlet in Serangoon Gardens. He cited rising operational costs, including food, staff, and rent, as the primary reasons for the business's inability to remain sustainable.
Why it matters
The closure highlights the ongoing economic challenges faced by small and medium-sized food and beverage businesses in competitive urban markets.
It's the final chapter for Dan's Steaks Bar & Grill after six years.
The restaurant chain's last outlet at Serangoon Gardens will be closing soon, Daniel Ong announced in an emotional social media post on Tuesday (July 28).
But he has yet to share the date of closure. "Six years ago, during Covid-19 , Dan's Steaks wasn't part of a grand business plan. It started in my home kitchen," the former DJ and restaurateur wrote.
"I simply loved cooking, and I loved feeding people. What began as meals prepared from home soon grew into something I never imagined. Together, we opened four restaurants and had the privilege of serving thousands of guests over the years."
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Over the years, he has had to close three outlets. But Daniel, 50, isn't shuttering the business because he has lost his passion.
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