Best location for a GrandOptical in Singapore
6 neighbourhoods ranked for optician / optical shop sites on footfall, competition, rent and business-type fit.
Optician / Optical Shop in Singapore — key figures
- Average investment
- €100,000 - €300,000
- Commercial rent
- $12-50/sqm
- Local competition index
- 58/100
- Break-even
- 20-36 months
Source: WhereToOpen.ai location intelligence · 6 mapped neighbourhoods · last reviewed 2026-09-01. Figures are modelled estimates, not audited financials.
Top areas for a GrandOptical in Singapore
- 186
Holland Village
Low competition, strong fit for this business type
Rent: S$15-25
- 284
Kampong Glam
Strong fit for this business type, rising area
Rent: S$12-22
- 368
Tiong Bahru
Rising area
Rent: S$12-22
- 458
CBD/Raffles Place
High footfall, crowded market
Rent: S$12,000-28,000
- 558
Clarke Quay
High footfall, crowded market
Rent: S$8,000-18,000
- 658
Orchard Road
High footfall, crowded market
Rent: S$25-50
Last reviewed 2026-09-01. Source: WhereToOpen.ai location intelligence. Franchise fees and contract terms are set by GrandOptical; the figures above are category estimates for Singapore, not brand-disclosed numbers.
GrandOptical in Singapore: frequently asked answers
Where is the best location for a GrandOptical in Singapore?
Holland Village scores 86/100 for optician / optical shop locations in Singapore, ahead of Kampong Glam (84/100) and Tiong Bahru (68/100). Scores rank footfall, competition, rent and business-type fit across 6 mapped neighbourhoods.
Which areas of Singapore rank highest for a optical retail?
Holland Village (86/100), Kampong Glam (84/100), Tiong Bahru (68/100). Ranking last reviewed 2026-09-01 by WhereToOpen.ai.
How much does it cost to open a optical retail in Singapore?
Total investment for a optician / optical shop runs €100,000 - €300,000, with commercial rent around $12-50/sqm. GrandOptical franchise fees and contract terms are set by the brand and are not included in this estimate.
How long does a optical retail in Singapore take to break even?
Typically 20-36 months for this category, with an expected annual ROI of 30-50%.
How competitive is Singapore for this category?
The local competition index is 58/100 averaged over 6 mapped neighbourhoods (higher means more crowded).
Which area of Singapore should a GrandOptical franchisee avoid?
Orchard Road scores lowest at 58/100 for this category: high footfall, crowded market.