The journey from dream to reality began in April 1998. PastaMania secured a great location for the prototype store. We then proceeded to work on transforming the outlet into what we could see in our vision. Nothing was sacred, everything was open to experimentation: business name, menu, management, staff, kitchen equipment, recipes, work flow, suppliers, ordering and cashier system, décor and image, logo etc.

Over a period of three years PastaMania became renowned for great pasta and pizza at very affordable pricing. From all the feedbacks, we had gained a great reputation, and through word of mouth we were seeing incredible sales growth.

In August 2000 a second outlet was opened in the downtown business district in response to our regular customers’ requests. This gave us the opportunity to develop the management systems that would be required to successfully manage a multi-store chain of PastaMania outlets.

As the team and reputation continued to grow, the directors realized that to fully capitalize on the strength of the system and brand that was emerging they needed to bring in an investor who could help to take PastaMania to the international arena. Globamatrix Holdings Pte Ltd (GMX) had an extensive network of international business associates, corporate strength and capital to invest, had been desiring to get into the food business. Bringing together the two entities from 1st January 2002, quickly put PastaMania in a rapid growth path.

In April 2002 the third PastaMania store was opened complete with a new, stronger corporate identity. This PastaMania ‘look’ has become a distinctive element to the emerging international brand. PastaMania then added a further 3 corporate owned outlets in Singapore, as well as their first Singapore franchisee by year end. The positive response to the new outlets continues to show the wide acceptance of our growing band of enthusiastic and loyal customers to the brand and to the food.

Today, 10 years since its opening, PastaMania now has 20 outlets in Singapore and 10 outlets in Middle East. There’s no stopping to this business, PastaMania will be launching our first flagship outlet in the heart of Kuala Lumpur – Malaysia in September 2007.

Our Directors have been conferred as the Entreprenuer of the Year 2004. This inspires and humbles us to work harder and to uphold the trust and expectations. We will continue with our expansion to cater to the growing numbers of Pastamaniacs, and at the same time bring the joy of eating quality food conveniently available at prices readily affordable to everyone all over the World.