"Contrary to reports, our staff in Singapore are not on 'strike'," Flash Coffee said as it confirmed that it has shut Singapore operations.
A collage showing a closed Flash Coffee outlet and a sign stating that employees were "on strike". SINGAPORE: Flash Coffee has shut its Singapore operations to focus on other markets, the company told CNA on Friday in response to queries about its business here.
"To facilitate this renewed focus, we ceased operations in Singapore yesterday, comprising 11 stores out of our 200 global stores," it added. "Your Flash baristas islandwide deserve a conducive work environment. We thank you for these memories. Till next time, goodbye."Regular customer Christopher Lim, who used to buy coffee from the Jurong Point outlet twice a week, said he spotted the sign on Thursday and posted it on Google Maps. The sign was no longer there when CNA visited the outlet on Friday afternoon.
Ms Zee, a barista at Dimbulah Coffee in the same building, said the Flash Coffee outlet has been closed since 9am on Wednesday, when an employee shut the store and left with her personal belongings. Ms Zee said the outlet usually closes at around 4.30pm.Meanwhile, posts on Flash Coffee Singapore's Instagram page have disappeared. The brand last posted on its Singapore Facebook page in March. Flash Coffee's Thailand, Hong Kong and Indonesia Instagram pages are still active.
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