Food Republic Taiwan is to open Song Fa Bak Kut Teh restaurants in Taiwan.

The BreadTalk subsidiary has entered a franchise deal with Song Fa Holdings to develop and operate the Teochew pork-rib stew brand in Taiwan for the next 10 years.

The first two outlets in Taiwan will be opened in popular Taipei malls.

“Both malls have strong existing tenants and are household names among the local populace and tourists alike,” said Henry Chu, BreadTalk CEO.

“With the addition of a star attraction like Song Fa Bak Kut Teh, we are confident to deliver the illustrious Song Fa experience to our customers in Taiwan.”

Founded in 1969, Song Fa Bak Kut Teh has 10 outlets in Singapore, seven in Indonesia, six in China, and one in Thailand.