McDonald's Opens its First Vietnamese Location in Ho Chi Minh City
McDonald’s has opened its first restaurant in Vietnam. This milestone location in Ho Chi Minh City, marks the 10,000th restaurant for the chain in the Asia, Pacific, Middle East, and Africa region, according to a press release.
"We're proud to open our 10,000th regional McDonald's restaurant in Vietnam, a country which offers tremendous opportunity to grow our Brand," said Don Thompson, McDonald's President and CEO. "I'm thrilled to be here to celebrate with our local team and welcome our new employees and customers together. Our commitment in this part of the world and everywhere is to deliver a modern and exciting restaurant experience with delicious food and drinks, at the convenience our customers expect from McDonald's."
The 350-seat restaurant in the Da Kao ward of District 1 reflects best-in-class design with a full range of amenities and services unique to McDonald's restaurants around the world. The location is designed as a modern dining destination with a multitude of offerings including free Wifi internet access, family-friendly amenities like a children's Playplace and party rooms, and parking facilities for cars and motorbikes.
"Our relationship with our Vietnamese partner is strong and firmly rooted in McDonald's values. We look forward to building our brand and our business responsibly, as part of our growth strategy in Asia, and to making a positive impact in the local Vietnamese community," added Dave Hoffmann, President of McDonald's Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa.
In addition to McDonald's popular menu items, the first restaurant in Vietnam will launch the McPork line of burgers, an item specifically created to reflect local Vietnamese tastes.
"Today is a very special day for the entire McDonald's Vietnam team. All of us have been highly inspired by the tremendous support we have received from the global McDonald's team and the rigorous operational training our team has experienced over the past year. We are extremely proud to serve our customers who have long waited for the arrival of McDonald's here," said Henry Nguyen, founder of Good Day Hospitality and developmental licensee of Vietnam.
"We want our restaurants to be places within the communities they serve where friends and families can enjoy a special McDonald's experience made memorable by fresh, great-tasting food, fast and friendly service, and a comfortable and welcoming environment. The opening of our first restaurant in Vietnam is just the beginning of a journey with our customers. We will work hard to continually stay relevant to our customers' needs and exceed their expectations," added Nguyen.
Congrats to McDonald’s on your growing international presence.
