PappaRich

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PappaRich
Formation2006
FounderRich Tan
CEO
Sebastian Low[1]

PappaRich is a Malaysian multinational restaurant chain that sells Malaysian cuisine. It was established in 2006, and has since expanded to other countries.

History

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PappaRich was established in 2006 at Selayang Mall in Malaysia by entrepreneur Rich Tan.[2][3] In 2012, PappaRich Asia Pacific CEO Sebastian Low expanded PappaRich to Singapore.[3]

In 2017, it was reported that PappaRich was considering an initial public offering in Singapore to expand its operations in the country. By that point, it had about 100 outlets globally and had expanded its operations to other countries, including Australia, New Zealand, the United States, Taiwan, South Korea, China and Brunei.[4] In 2019, Rich sold his shares in PappaRich.[5]

In May 2020, winding-up petitions were filed against PappaRich in the High Court of Malaya by Chen Khai Voon and Agathisfour.[6][7] According to The Edge, PappaRich had accumulated unpaid debts amounting to RM37.22 million.[7]

In 2023, Pineapple Resources Berhad CEO Andy Lim bought the PappaRich brand in Malaysia and Cambodia.[8] By that year, PappaRich's presence in Malaysia had dwindled.[3] Andy announced a revamp in Malaysia over the next six months following the acquisition, including a sister brand known as PappaRich Lite.[8]

Products

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PappaRich sells Malaysian cuisine, including items such as nasi lemak, nasi goreng, laksa noodles and Hainanese chicken rice.[4][9]

From March to April 2024, PappaRich provided a menu known as the Ramadan Special Set, which offered three rice dishes (chicken curry, beef rendang, asam seafood) and a Western dish.[10]

International

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Australia

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PappaRich opened an outlet in Melbourne in 2012.[11] As of 2017, there were 7 PappaRich outlets in Sydney.[9] In March 2025, PappaRich closed its outlet in Wollongong Central after operating there for 12 months.[12]

In 2019, the Fair Work Ombudsman announced it would be taking action against the PappaRich franchise manager in Sydney, alleging he had underpaid 154 workers at three PappaRich eateries by an amount totalling AU$74,000.[13]

New Zealand

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PappaRich opened its first outlet in March 2016 at the Metro building in Aotea Square, Auckland. Managing director Steven Loh said, "We see a huge potential in New Zealand, and will be opening up to seven restaurants in a bid to popularise Malaysian cuisine."[14]

Sri Lanka

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In 2019, PappaRich opened its first outlet in the country.[15] PappaRich opened an outlet in Thalawathugoda in August 2021.[16]

United States

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As of 2017, PappaRich had outlets in Flushing, Queens and Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, with an outlet planned to open in Edison, New Jersey at the time.[17]

References

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  1. ^ Jieying, Yip (6 April 2023). "PappaRich CEO opening M'sia-themed food court with popular KL hawker brands in S'pore". CNA Lifestyle. Retrieved 2025-11-09.
  2. ^ Ong, Lily (Mar 31, 2014). "Tenacious rising stars of the Malaysian F&B industry". Tatler Asia. Archived from the original on June 27, 2023. Retrieved November 9, 2025.
  3. ^ a b c Hassan, Hakem (2023-06-27). "PappaRich: The local chain that found better success abroad than in Malaysia". Vulcan Post. Archived from the original on 2025-02-10. Retrieved 2025-11-09.
  4. ^ a b Koh, Joyce; Chew, Elffie (January 12, 2017). "Malaysian Restaurant Chain PappaRich Mulls Singapore IPO". Bloomberg News. Archived from the original on 2017-01-13. Retrieved 2025-11-09.
  5. ^ Khaw, Claudia (2023-07-14). "No longer Pappa, just Rich: PappaRich founder on selling his stakes & opening a new kopitiam". Vulcan Post. Archived from the original on 2025-03-19. Retrieved 2025-11-10.
  6. ^ Williams, Ann; Gene, Ng Keng (2020-07-09). "Winding-up petitions filed against PappaRich restaurant group in Malaysia". The Straits Times. ISSN 0585-3923. Archived from the original on 2024-05-24. Retrieved 2025-11-09.
  7. ^ a b Idris, Ahmad Naqib (9 July 2020). "Why PappaRich operator is in hot water". The Edge Malaysia. Retrieved 2025-11-09.
  8. ^ a b Sabrina, Sarah (2024-02-13). "This M'sian bid for the PappaRich brand and won, here's how he plans to revamp it". Vulcan Post. Archived from the original on 2025-05-12. Retrieved 2025-11-10.
  9. ^ a b Grossetti, Carla (19 July 2017). "PappaRich". Time Out. Archived from the original on 8 October 2025. Retrieved 10 November 2025.
  10. ^ Muiz, Wala Abdul (2024-03-25). "Revive traditional taste with PappaRich's new Ramadan Special Set Menu". Sinar Daily. Retrieved 2025-11-10.
  11. ^ Tan, Claudia (2020-11-08). "ST Group Food Industries scales up its business amid pandemic". The Business Times. Retrieved 2025-11-09.
  12. ^ Ehsman, Joel (2025-03-25). "Two eateries close in Wollongong Central while a new global chain opens". Illawarra Mercury. Archived from the original on 2025-04-09. Retrieved 2025-11-09.
  13. ^ Khadem, Nassim (2019-03-22). "Franchise manager at Malaysian food chain PappaRich allegedly underpaid 154 workers". ABC News Australia. Retrieved 2025-11-09.
  14. ^ Tan, Lincoln (3 March 2016). "Malaysian cuisine wooing NZ tastebuds". The New Zealand Herald. Archived from the original on 2025-03-07. Retrieved 2025-11-09.
  15. ^ "About PappaRich | PappaRich". Archived from the original on 2025-05-05. Retrieved 2025-11-09.
  16. ^ Kurumbalapitiya, Shevanka (20 August 2021). "PappaRich now in Thalawathugoda". Daily FT. Retrieved 2025-11-09.
  17. ^ Mishan, Ligaya (2017-11-09). "A Rich Pappa From Malaysia Serves Up Delicacies in Queens (Published 2017)". The New York Times. Archived from the original on 26 Jun 2021. Retrieved 2025-11-09.
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