Lots of trial and error as Jumbo expanded seafood chain overseas, says chief

Jumbo group chief executive Ang Kiam Meng said it took over six months to set up the first Jumbo outlet in China and that the process would have been quicker if the firm had more guidance.
Jumbo group chief executive Ang Kiam Meng said it took over six months to set up the first Jumbo outlet in China and that the process would have been quicker if the firm had more guidance. ST PHOTO: GAVIN FOO
Aw Cheng Wei
China Correspondent
Updated
Jul 11, 2019, 07:24 AM
Published
Jul 11, 2019, 05:00 AM
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Seafood restaurant chain Jumbo Group spent more than six months setting up its first outlet in China in November 2013.

"There was a lot of trial and error," said group chief executive Ang Kiam Meng, who estimates that it takes about six weeks to set up a business in Singapore after registration.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on July 11, 2019, with the headline Lots of trial and error as Jumbo expanded seafood chain overseas, says chief. Subscribe

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