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 True Gamers franchise?

Total initial investment typically ranges from USD 100,000 to USD 300,000. Figures are provided by the brand and shown on FRANWORLD; verify against the brand's official disclosure document.

In which countries is the True Gamers franchise available?

True Gamers currently offers franchise opportunities in 11 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.

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True Gamers

The largest gaming cafe network in the Middle East

B2B & B2C Services · HQ United Arab Emirates · Since 2019

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Units

Markets

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Total investment · Single-Unit

$100k – $300k

Franchise fee · Single-Unit

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Royalty · Single-Unit

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Units worldwide

Franchising since

2019

The opportunity

The largest gaming cafe network in the Middle East

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True Gamers is a global esports café franchise with 130+ locations offering high-tech, immersive gaming spaces and full franchisee support including marketing, location analysis, online training, and AI assistance. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in ADGM, the brand operates 15 cafes in the UAE with 10 more under construction across multiple markets. The franchise generates revenue from 70% gaming and 30% food & beverage, hosting up to seven esports tournaments weekly with support from major brands like Sony, Du, and LG.

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130+ locations globally with 15 in UAE

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Recognized by Forbes as Top 7 Most Profitable Franchises in CIS

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4.9/5 Google Maps rating across all locations

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38-class online training + 24/7 AI assistant support

The numbers

Investment & economics

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

Single-UnitTotal investment

$100k – $300k

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⌁ Tick = category average entry ($1.1M). Indicative per-type estimate — confirm via enquiry.

Single-Unit · franchise fee

Single-Unit · royalty

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Units worldwide

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 · 11

🌏 Asia

Kazakhstan

🕌 Middle East / GCC

BahrainKuwaitOmanQatarSaudi Arabia

🇪🇺 Europe

ArmeniaGeorgia

🌍 Africa

EgyptMorocco

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Training & support

True Gamers provides 38-class online training, 24/7 AI assistant support, IT assistance, 3-day in-person training in Dubai, and on-site training for managers and admins. The company offers a blend of tech-driven and hands-on support to ensure franchisees are fully prepared.

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Talk to True Gamers

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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