The recent arrival of Chopstix at Junction 32 has marked a demonstrable impact for the leading outlet shopping destination – drawing significant interest from visitors and reinforcing the centre’s momentum as it continues to elevate its food and beverage offering.
Having opened Thursday 30th October, the 2,263 sq.
The popular noodle restaurant, which created 25 new jobs for the local area, has also had a positive impact on the centre’s food and beverage category as a whole, with the centre enjoying a 35% uplift YoY in Chopstix’s first full week of trading.
This positive uptick in 2025 builds on an already strong performance in 2024, in which last year saw an increase for the food and beverage category 15% YoY – indicating
Chopstix’s restaurant offering has also increased transaction value across the centre for the food and beverage category, with an uplift of 12% since opening, evidencing a clear demand for the restaurant’s big bold Chinese flavours.
As its first Asian-style dining option, the opening of Chopstix has added further depth to Junction 32’s food and beverage offering, joining the likes of 200 Degrees Coffee, Starbucks and Bakers + Baristas.
Joshua Blatt, asset manager at Global Mutual, commented: “It is fantastic to see how Chopstix has been received by our local community. It’s a clear reflection that our leasing strategy is working hard to meet our customer’s expectations and drive visitations. As we head into the busy festive season, we look forward to seeing Chopstix continue to enjoy strong trading success.”
For more information on Junction 32’s brand offering, please visit: https://junction32.com/
