Furthermore, two groups of kitchen staff are required to ensure that there is no contamination, and having less kitchen space to prepare food for people hinders what cafes can serve on their menu, Ms Loh said.
Ms Madeline Chia, a volunteer with Noah’s Ark CARES, noted that pet owners tend to stay in cafes longer so their pets can interact with others, which means a slower turnover of customers.
At the same time, such cafes cater to a niche market, said Ms Ivy Lim, co-owner of Doggiestyle Cafe. “It’s very niche because people who own dogs may not necessarily want to take them out to cafes. We only appeal to those who like to take their dogs out and dine with them,” she said.