Can I franchise it in Vietnam? · pizza
Can you franchise Pizza Hut in Vietnam?
Short answer · Not open to individual franchisees
No public route. Pizza Hut Vietnam is run by Jardine Restaurant Group, which was itself up for sale in 2026. Pizza Hut's franchise portal is for the United States.
Source: Reuters (via Yahoo Finance) (12 May 2026) · Pizza Hut franchise FAQs (9 Oct 2026)Pizza Hut in Vietnam: the facts
- Who runs itJardine Restaurant Group (part of Jardine Matheson), operating under licence from Yum! Brands. In May 2026 Reuters reported bids from Carlyle, Yum China and Uni-President for the group; we found no announced buyer.Source: VIR (1 Jul 2020) · Reuters (via Yahoo Finance) (12 May 2026)
- In Vietnam since2007, according to Vietstock (other summaries say 2006).Source: Vietstock (1 Sept 2020)
- Stores118 (as of 2025 survey). Source: The Investor (Q&Me survey) (21 May 2025)
- What we found uniquePizza Hut is Vietnam's largest pizza chain (118 stores against Domino's 59), and its operator was up for sale in 2026.Source: The Investor (Q&Me survey) (21 May 2025) · Reuters (via Yahoo Finance) (12 May 2026)
- Published terms (United States, home market)US traditional franchise fee US$25,000 and royalty of 6% of gross sales (6.5% in some cases).Source: Pizza Hut franchise FAQs (9 Oct 2026)
Timeline in Vietnam
- Jul 202095 stores; long-term plan for 400.Source: VIR (1 Jul 2020)
- May 2026Bids reported for Jardine Restaurant Group, the Vietnam operator.Source: Reuters (via Yahoo Finance) (12 May 2026)
What to do instead
Most famous brands in Vietnam are run by one company that holds the national rights, so individuals cannot buy a unit. If you want a pizza business, look at brands that are actively seeking partners in Vietnam.
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Frequently asked questions
Can I buy a Pizza Hut franchise in Vietnam?
No public route. Pizza Hut Vietnam is run by Jardine Restaurant Group, which was itself up for sale in 2026. Pizza Hut's franchise portal is for the United States.
Who operates Pizza Hut in Vietnam?
Jardine Restaurant Group (part of Jardine Matheson), operating under licence from Yum! Brands. In May 2026 Reuters reported bids from Carlyle, Yum China and Uni-President for the group; we found no announced buyer.
How much does a Pizza Hut franchise cost?
US traditional franchise fee US$25,000 and royalty of 6% of gross sales (6.5% in some cases). (United States, home market).
Sources
- Reuters (via Yahoo Finance), 12 May 2026
- Pizza Hut franchise FAQs, 9 Oct 2026
- VIR, 1 Jul 2020
- Vietstock, 1 Sept 2020
- The Investor (Q&Me survey), 21 May 2025
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