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Can you franchise Lotteria in Vietnam?
Short answer · Franchises are offered in Vietnam
Historically yes. Lotteria has franchised stores to local operators and individuals in Vietnam, with nearly 100 franchised stores by 2021. Current terms are not published.
Source: Tuổi Trẻ (17 Apr 2021)Lotteria in Vietnam: the facts
- Who runs itLotteria Vietnam Co., Ltd, a subsidiary of Lotte GRS, the food-service arm of South Korea's Lotte Group. It runs company stores alongside franchised ones.Source: VietnamFinance (9 Apr 2025) · Tuổi Trẻ (17 Apr 2021)
- In Vietnam since1998.Source: VietnamFinance (9 Apr 2025)
- Stores222 (as of 2025 survey). Lotte Group's 2024 figure, as reported by VietnamFinance, was 253.Source: The Investor (Q&Me survey) (21 May 2025) · VietnamFinance (9 Apr 2025)
- What we found uniqueLotteria is Vietnam's largest fast-food chain by store count (222 in the 2025 survey, ahead of Jollibee's 213) yet lost KRW 6.9 billion in 2024.Source: The Investor (Q&Me survey) (21 May 2025) · VietnamFinance (9 Apr 2025)
Timeline in Vietnam
- 1998Enters Vietnam.Source: VietnamFinance (9 Apr 2025)
- Apr 2021Denies reports it would leave Vietnam; nearly 100 of its stores are franchised.Source: Tuổi Trẻ (17 Apr 2021)
- 2024Net loss of KRW 6.9 billion, the second loss year in a row.Source: VietnamFinance (9 Apr 2025)
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Before you apply, check the franchisor's registration in our English registry and read the disclosure document rules: in Vietnam you must receive it at least 15 working days before signing.
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Frequently asked questions
Can I buy a Lotteria franchise in Vietnam?
Historically yes. Lotteria has franchised stores to local operators and individuals in Vietnam, with nearly 100 franchised stores by 2021. Current terms are not published.
Who operates Lotteria in Vietnam?
Lotteria Vietnam Co., Ltd, a subsidiary of Lotte GRS, the food-service arm of South Korea's Lotte Group. It runs company stores alongside franchised ones.
Sources
- Tuổi Trẻ, 17 Apr 2021
- VietnamFinance, 9 Apr 2025
- The Investor (Q&Me survey), 21 May 2025
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