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 Vapiano 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 Vapiano franchise available?

Vapiano currently offers franchise opportunities in 17 market(s), with Master Franchise, Area Developer ownership structures. The live list of countries and rights is on the brand's FRANWORLD page.

Vapiano franchise — investment and markets

Total investment · Area Developer

Investment on request

Franchise fee · Area Developer

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Royalty · Area Developer

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Units worldwide

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Franchising since

2002

The opportunity

5 Star ingredients – 3 Star prices

Supplied by the brand — not independently verified by FRANWORLD.

Vapiano is a global fast casual leader in 30 countries specializing in handmade pasta personalized in an open kitchen theatre. The brand offers flexible formats (50–600m²) with proven unit economics averaging €2M-€3M annual revenue and above 20% EBITDA. With a 3-4 year ROIC target, omnichannel capabilities, and a scalable model backed by industry veterans, Vapiano represents a tested investment opportunity for multi-unit operators.

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125 locations across 30 countries with 20+ years heritage

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€2M-€3M avg annual revenue with 20%+ EBITDA

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Flexible formats 50–600m², fully home delivery compatible

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Backed by McWin and Sinclair Beecham (Pret A Manger founder)

The numbers

Investment & economics

This brand offers 2 ownership types — switch tabs to explore the economics of each.

Area DeveloperTotal investment

$130k – $260k

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⌁ Tick = category average entry ($0). Indicative per-type estimate — confirm via enquiry.

Area Developer · franchise fee

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Area Developer · royalty

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Units worldwide

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Ways to own

Ownership models & offers

Master Franchise

Available — request details for terms in your market.

Area Developer

Available — request details for terms in your market.

Where you can grow

Available markets · 17

🌏 Asia

BangladeshCambodiaIndiaIndonesiaJapanMalaysiaMyanmarNepalPakistanPhilippinesSingaporeThailandVietnam

🕌 Middle East / GCC

Turkey

🇪🇺 Europe

CyprusMalta

🌎 North America

Canada

See it for yourself

Gallery & brand film

Training & support

Vapiano provides elite support through V-Academy and Attensi, a rapid-deployment digital and gamified training platform. Vapiano Central offers comprehensive interactive know-how. VTeam experts provide on-site guidance for the first three market openings, ensuring operational excellence for all staff worldwide.

Take the next step

Talk to Vapiano

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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