Can I franchise it in Vietnam? · fried chicken
Can you franchise Popeyes in Vietnam?
Short answer · Not open to individual franchisees
No public route. Popeyes in Vietnam is run by one master franchisee, Imex Pan Pacific Group (IPPG), and we found no programme for individual franchisees.
Source: IPPG (9 Oct 2026)Popeyes in Vietnam: the facts
- Who runs itImex Pan Pacific Group (IPPG) through its food and beverage arm. The 2013 relaunch was by Vietnam Food and Beverage Service Ltd as exclusive operator. Popeyes is owned by Restaurant Brands International.Source: IPPG (9 Oct 2026) · QSRweb (28 Jan 2013)
- In Vietnam sinceJune 2010, with two stores; withdrew in 2012 and relaunched in January 2013.Source: Inside Retail Asia (24 Jun 2012) · QSRweb (28 Jan 2013)
- Stores59 (as of 2025 survey). Source: The Investor (Q&Me survey) (21 May 2025)
- What we found uniquePopeyes is the one brand in this series that failed, left Vietnam and came back — from two stores in 2010 to about 59 today.Source: Inside Retail Asia (24 Jun 2012) · QSRweb (28 Jan 2013) · The Investor (Q&Me survey) (21 May 2025)
Timeline in Vietnam
- Jun 2010Two restaurants open in Ho Chi Minh City.Source: Inside Retail Asia (24 Jun 2012)
- Jun 2012Exit reported after failing to reach scale.Source: Inside Retail Asia (24 Jun 2012)
- Jan 2013Relaunch under a new operator.Source: QSRweb (28 Jan 2013)
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 fried chicken business, look at brands that are actively seeking partners in Vietnam.
The brands below have told franchising.vn they are seeking partners in Vietnam. Their listing is their own statement, not a recommendation, and is unrelated to anything published about Popeyes here.
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Frequently asked questions
Can I buy a Popeyes franchise in Vietnam?
No public route. Popeyes in Vietnam is run by one master franchisee, Imex Pan Pacific Group (IPPG), and we found no programme for individual franchisees.
Who operates Popeyes in Vietnam?
Imex Pan Pacific Group (IPPG) through its food and beverage arm. The 2013 relaunch was by Vietnam Food and Beverage Service Ltd as exclusive operator. Popeyes is owned by Restaurant Brands International.
Sources
- IPPG, 9 Oct 2026
- QSRweb, 28 Jan 2013
- Inside Retail Asia, 24 Jun 2012
- The Investor (Q&Me survey), 21 May 2025
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