Return of buffets welcome, but S'pore businesses fret about extra costs for manpower, equipment

Staff-served buffet line at Carousel's Signature Seafood Counter. PHOTO: ROYAL PLAZA ON SCOTTS
Orchard Cafe at Orchard Hotel is likely to start with staff serving diners for its breakfast buffet. PHOTO: ORCHARD HOTEL SINGAPORE
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SINGAPORE - Buffets, once top money-spinners for caterers and hotels, were allowed to resume on Monday (April 12).

While these businesses welcome the move, they are not celebrating yet.

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