McDonald’s Chooses Vietnamese Partner

McDonald's Corp. (Oak Brook, Ill.) has named a licensee to develop the restaurant’s brand in Vietnam.

Henry Nguyen, founder of Good Day Hospitality and ceo of IDG Ventures, will lead the introduction that will begin with a location in Ho Chi Minh City early next year.

Nguyen worked part-time at a McDonald’s while studying in the U.S.

“I have been a big fan of McDonald's my whole life and have had so many wonderful experiences there, including one of my first jobs when I was a teenager,” he said. “I have dreamed of one day opening a McDonald's restaurant in my native country ever since my return to Vietnam more than a decade ago,”

McDonald’s has used the developmental license model, a form of franchising, for more than 30 years in more than 65 markets around the world.

“As we grow our presence in the Asia region, we are looking for partners with a blend of strong business acumen and a unique understanding of our brand,” said Dave Hoffmann, president of McDonald's Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa region. “Henry Nguyen is that ideal business partner who has an impressive business background and proven track record in driving new business ventures in Vietnam.”