Vietnam

This is the brand’s second international store after South Korea.

The new store in Hung Yen Province features glass walls and a combination of bricks and wood interior.

The new store features the brand’s menu specialties: burgers, ribs and fajitas.

They claim they had not approved the closing of the chain’s outlets.

Other chains have turned to suppliers in response.

This is now the chain’s 10th international market.

The company’s growth was driven by its new retail model.

Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week. BRAND AND STORE UPDATES Highlands Coffee Vietnam announced its support to protect the Earth by lessening the use of straw and plastic spoon, and offering free up size when customers bring their own glass.

It’s the ninth company to receive investment from the fund.

The Chinese boutique coffee chain has more than 80 stores worldwide.

DecisionLab's latest findings reveal that consumers are now shifting to other Asian-centric offerings.

The Chinese hot pot chain's first site will be in Ho Chi Minh City.

Consumers prefer to buy at canteens, convenience stores and full-service restaurants.

The coffee chain has plans to open 100 stores in the country for the next five years.

Chicken fast food kiosk chains are said to be “well-suited to win” in the consumption landscape for countries in Asia.

The upcoming site in Seoul will be the coffee chain's first overseas outlet. Cộng Caphe will open a new branch in the Yeonnam-dong neighbourhood in the South Korean capital Seoul with opening set for July 31, according to an article by Viet Nam News. Citing a report by a Korean newspaper, the café has been uploading photos of its signature drink, coconut coffee, on Instagram, signalling the establishment of its first store in Seoul. The brand also posted location maps showing the way to the new coffee shop last July 16. Cộng Caphe opened its first store in 2007 in Hà Nội, and since then has franchised more than 50 stores in Hà Nội, Hội An and HCM City. (Photo credit: Cộng Caphe Facebook page)