Australian MOS Burger Outlets To Shut Down
MOS Burger announced the closure of all its locations in Australia, stating, “After much consideration, we have made the difficult decision to close all MOS Burger locations in Australia.”
The Japanese brand will exit the Australian market by September, with all three affected outlets located in Queensland: Sunnybank, Southport, and Upper Mount Gravatt. The first branch in Sunnybank opened in 2011.
The second-largest fast-food chain in Japan revealed the decision on Aug. 22 through social media, announcing, “Our last day of trading will be Aug. 31, 2024.”
MOS Burger, which stands for “Mountain, Ocean, Sun,” was established in Japan in 1972. The brand has grown to operate over 1,300 restaurants in Japan, emerging as a prominent competitor to McDonald’s and bento brand Hotto Motto in the country.
The brand also has approximately 400 restaurants across Asian countries like Singapore, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Thailand, and South Korea.
The exact number of Australian employees affected by the closure is currently unknown. The brand’s post expressed gratitude, saying, “Thank you for making MOS Burger a special place in Australia. We hope to continue spreading happiness and great food wherever the MOS Burger journey takes us next.”
“Stay tuned for updates, and please visit us one last time before we say goodbye,” the post added.
Although the reason for exiting the Australian market was not specified, the decision coincided with a challenging period for the hospitality industry in Australia.
Across Australia, 50 percent of people reported struggling with everyday expenses, with Victoria leading at 54 percent. For the first time in the survey’s history, cost-of-living distress surpassed all other economic and social issues leading to suicidal thoughts.
The Epoch Times has reached out to MOS Burger Australia for further comment.
