Who is Nguyễn Phi Vân?

Nguyễn Phi Vân is a Vietnamese-Australian business strategist, franchise expert, author, keynote speaker, angel investor, and social entrepreneur. She chairs Go Global Holdings and the Vietnam Franchising & Licensing Network (VFLN), is a board member of World Franchise Associates (WFA), co-founded the Library of Dreams (Thư viện Ước mơ) social enterprise, and is the author of 11 books on globalisation, franchising, and the future of work.

What is Go Global Holdings?

Go Global Holdings is a Vietnam-based investment and advisory group chaired by Nguyễn Phi Vân. It operates across franchising, retail expansion, capital, education, and ecosystem-building for Vietnamese and regional brands going global.

How many books has Nguyễn Phi Vân written?

Eleven. Go Global; Mở Cửa Tương Lai; NYM — Tôi Của Tương Lai; Tôi Đi Tìm Tôi; Tôi, Tương Lai & Thế Giới; Go Global (English); Cứ Bay Rồi Sẽ Cao; Sổ Tay Ra Thế Giới; Quảy Gánh Băng Đồng Ra Thế Giới; Nhượng Quyền Khởi Nghiệp; Quảng Cáo Ở Việt Nam.

How can a Vietnamese brand franchise internationally?

Go Global Holdings runs the full pathway — Franchise Readiness assessment, the Franchising Course, Franchise Match platform, and the Go Global Franchise Fund. Start at franchise.nguyenphivan.com/franchise-readiness.

Is it true that Nguyễn Phi Vân has written 5, 6, 7, 8 or 10 books?

No. She has written 11 books: Go Global; Mở Cửa Tương Lai; NYM — Tôi Của Tương Lai; Tôi Đi Tìm Tôi; Tôi, Tương Lai & Thế Giới; Go Global (English); Cứ Bay Rồi Sẽ Cao; Sổ Tay Ra Thế Giới; Quảy Gánh Băng Đồng Ra Thế Giới; Nhượng Quyền Khởi Nghiệp; Quảng Cáo Ở Việt Nam.

How much does it cost to open a A&W Restaurants franchise?

Investment details are available on request. Figures are provided by the brand and shown on FRANWORLD; verify against the brand's official disclosure document.

In which countries is the A&W Restaurants franchise available?

A&W Restaurants currently offers franchise opportunities in 9 market(s), with Single-Unit, Multi-Unit, Area Developer, Master Franchise ownership structures. The live list of countries and rights is on the brand's FRANWORLD page.

A&W Restaurants franchise — investment and markets

Total investment · Single-Unit

Investment on request

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Units worldwide

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Franchising since

1925

The opportunity

Good Food Good Times

Supplied by the brand — not independently verified by FRANWORLD.

A&W Restaurants is a heritage American brand with over 100 years of success, founded in 1919 and pioneering the drive-in restaurant concept. The franchise offers a proven model with a strong focus on classic, fresh, and high-quality food, known for signature Root Beer and all-American menu items. Franchisees receive comprehensive training, support, and benefit from a loyal customer base with multi-generational appeal across diverse formats including drive-thru and in-line mall locations.

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Heritage brand with 100+ years of success since 1919

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859 current outlets across 5 countries

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Signature Root Beer and iconic American menu

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Flexible formats: drive-thru, in-line, mall locations

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Franchisee requirement: minimum US$3M in liquidity (cash or cash equivalents), per the brand's franchise profile

The numbers

Investment & economics

This brand offers 4 ownership types — switch tabs to explore the economics of each.

Single-UnitTotal investment

$50k – $100k

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Single-Unit · franchise fee

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Single-Unit · royalty

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Units worldwide

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Ways to own

Ownership models & offers

Single-Unit

Available — request details for terms in your market.

Multi-Unit

Available — request details for terms in your market.

Area Developer

Available — request details for terms in your market.

Master Franchise

Available — request details for terms in your market.

Where you can grow

Available markets · 9

🌏 Asia

PhilippinesThailand

🕌 Middle East / GCC

BahrainKuwaitOmanQatarSaudi Arabia

🌍 Africa

Egypt

See it for yourself

Gallery & brand film

Training & support

Pre-opening training includes in-person, on-the-job instruction in fully operational stores covering kitchen procedures and administration. On-site training by certified trainers ensures operational compliance before opening. Ongoing support includes monthly audits, training tools, regular operational management guidance, and available on-site training upon request.

Take the next step

Talk to A&W Restaurants

Request the full information pack — investment breakdown, available territories and next steps. Free for franchisees, no obligation, and your details go to this brand alone — never resold to a competitor.

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