Michelin stars originated when the French tyre manufacturer wanted to encourage drivers to travel to the French country side restaurants by awarding far away restaurants with their ratings and encouraging more driving and using up tyres threads.
Public commercial units meant for public heartlands can cost up to $40m to buy….only can happen in SG.
Only a fool buys that coffee shop with lease of 60years @ $40m. On paper he must collect at least $55k/pm for his ROI.