US’s Leading Pizza Chain to Open First Store in VN

[Teacher Mark 53]

Domino’s Pizza, the second-largest pizza chain in the United States, has announced the opening of its first store in Vietnam, in the country's largest city, Ho Chi Minh City.In an announcement on November 19, the company's Finance Chief Michael Lawton recognised Vietnam as a growing economy. He said Domino's had made forays into four new countries this year with the others being Germany, Romania and Ukraine.

"Opening our first store in the largest city in Vietnam gives us an excellent entryway into this growing economy," said Lawton.

"We are very excited that Domino's Pizza, the global leader in pizza delivery, is now in Vietnam and we look forward to providing that same level of service that our customers expect from this global brand.", said Tony Cricenti, Chief Executive Officer of Domino’s Pizza in Vietnam.

Founded in 1960, Domino's Pizza operates a network of 9,169 franchised and company-owned stores in the United States and 66 markets worldwide. The Domino's Pizza brand had global retail sales of over US$5.6 billion in 2009, comprised of nearly US$3.1 billion domestically and over US$2.5 billion internationally.

During the third quarter of 2010, the company had global retail sales of nearly US$1.4 billion, comprised of over US$747 million domestically and nearly US$650 million internationally.

http://english.vovnews.vn/Home/USs-leading-pizza-chain-to-open-first-store-in-VN/201011/121587.vov

[BinhJerome 14]

hmmm we have KFC, Pizza Hut, Popeye's, and now Dominos. They must really be trying to turn the Vietnamese into fat Asians, last year when I came here there were only 3 or 4 Buffets in town, now there are like 20, not to mention the fornamed fast food places. It is pretty sad to see one of the better things in Vietnam (fresh healthy food) being thrown under the bus. Whats next Donkin Donuts?

[JimVaPhuong 4,863]

hmmm we have KFC, Pizza Hut, Popeye's, and now Dominos. They must really be trying to turn the Vietnamese into fat Asians, last year when I came here there were only 3 or 4 Buffets in town, now there are like 20, not to mention the fornamed fast food places. It is pretty sad to see one of the better things in Vietnam (fresh healthy food) being thrown under the bus. Whats next Donkin Donuts?

I'd guess McDonald's will come before Dunkin' Donuts.

I don't particularly like most Vietnamese food. I grew up far away from the ocean, so I never really developed a taste for seafood, and I don't much care for most Asian foods in general, especially the way the meat is prepared. Even if you're making a stew or soup, I think meat tastes better if it's grilled before boiling it.

Anyway, I've gone grocery shopping with Phuong at the outdoor markets in both Hue and Saigon. "Fresh" and "healthy" aren't the first adjectives that came to my mind. When I saw the amount of flies and other insects on the meat and fish I was completely grossed out. Phuong has commented several times about how much cleaner the markets are in the US. She still wants to know where everything comes from, though. Even the produce. Most of the Asian markets around here are run by Chinese people. It's a good thing they don't know what she's saying when she discovers something is from China.

I didn't see Popeye's when I was in Vietnam, but I tried KFC and Pizza Hut. They weren't the same as the ones in the US. Phuong's family in VN know I'm not a big fan of Vietnamese food, so they sometimes stop at KFC to get a chicken sandwich for me when they've got a big meal planned. They call it a "hamburger". I guess anytime you stuff meat between a couple slices of bread it qualifies as a "hamburger" to them. When I tried to explain that it wasn't a hamburger - it was a chicken sandwich - they disagreed. Apparently, an Oreo cookie is a "sandwich". It says so right on the package! Anyway, the chicken sandwiches had a half pound of mayonnaise in them.

It's a good thing Domino's dropped their 30 minute delivery guarantee. I couldn't see that working very well in Saigon!

[tcTTct 37]

You can already get a much-more-exensive-than-in-theUSA Carl's Junior burger at the Vincom Center in Saigon.

Edited November 21, 2010 by tcTTct

[Anh map 2,098]

I can't see the delivery thing working well in Saigon.

I remember that Pizza Hut in Bucharest was nothing like the local Pizza Huts in the US. Much nicer decor and braoder menu. Similar to the Saigon Carl's Jr. They all adapt to the culture.

[Teacher Mark 53]

hmmm we have KFC, Pizza Hut, Popeye's, and now Dominos. They must really be trying to turn the Vietnamese into fat Asians, last year when I came here there were only 3 or 4 Buffets in town, now there are like 20, not to mention the fornamed fast food places. It is pretty sad to see one of the better things in Vietnam (fresh healthy food) being thrown under the bus. Whats next Donkin Donuts?

I've seen Pizza Hat and Pizza Hot here, so Donkin' Donuts wouldn't be a stretch.

I agree that it's sad. The local food is healthy. There's are reasons I lost 50 lbs in Vietnam, with the food being the main one.

[Teacher Mark 53]

I can't see the delivery thing working well in Saigon.

I remember that Pizza Hut in Bucharest was nothing like the local Pizza Huts in the US. Much nicer decor and braoder menu. Similar to the Saigon Carl's Jr. They all adapt to the culture.

LaCantina in D1 does a heck of a job delivering to my place, when I don't feel like going out. They're usually here in 30 or less (D3).

[Anh map 2,098]

LaCantina in D1 does a heck of a job delivering to my place, when I don't feel like going out. They're usually here in 30 or less (D3).

I defer to your real world expereince. I was thinking of a larger delivery area. Gotta think city, not suburbs.

[Teacher Mark 53]

I defer to your real world expereince. I was thinking of a larger delivery area. Gotta think city, not suburbs.

They screw up on occasion, but no more than in America. Getting the order right over the phone is the hardest part. I say a prayer and do some deep breathing exercises before I call.

[JimVaPhuong 4,863]

You can already get a much-more-exensive-than-in-theUSA Carl's Junior burger at the Vincom Center in Saigon.

Where is that? I'd like to check it out next time I'm in Saigon.

The guy in the back of the line looks like Bernie!

[Dai. 7]

Where is that? I'd like to check it out next time I'm in Saigon.

I might be mistaken but i think vincom center is in Hanoi.

[ScottThuy 140]

Hanoi would be the last to get a fast food place... I am surprised they have a Lotteria... There is a Vincom city towers in Hanoi and I have never seen a carls in Hanoi but that one is in HCMC and it has not been there that long Vincom

[Teacher Mark 53]

I might be mistaken but i think vincom center is in Hanoi.

Yeah, the Vincom Center here has been open less than a year. It's almost directly across the street from where the last American chopper took off from in '75, which I find a bit ironic.

http://www.saigonnezumi.com/2010/06/05/carls-jr-in-saigon-vincom-center/

[Teacher Mark 53]

Yeah, the Vincom Center here has been open less than a year. It's almost directly across the street from where the last American chopper took off from in '75, which I find a bit ironic.

http://www.saigonnez...-vincom-center/

Check that. It's Diamond Plaza that's close to the site.

Edited November 22, 2010 by Mr. Saigon

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Go to the top floor of Vincom and see the escalator to nowhere..