The Vietnam F&B Landscape: Growth in Scale, Rigor in Quality
The Vietnamese F&B industry is entering a phase of significant scale expansion coupled with a harsh quality shakeout. While industry revenue reached approximately 688.8 trillion VND in 2024 (a 16.6% year-on-year increase), only 14.7% of enterprises saw actual growth. Meanwhile, the number of F&B outlets dropped by over 7% in the first half of 2025, reflecting a silent wave of closures even among once-rapidly growing brands.
The Paradox of Growth and Governance
F&B chains are projected to achieve a 14.6% CAGR through 2027. However, over 80% of chain owners still operate based on personal experience rather than transparent financial frameworks. With rental costs consuming 25–55% of revenue—2 to 3 times the international benchmark—many chains are expanding quickly but suffering from uncontrolled cash burn. Consequently, investors are tightening their due diligence, demanding clean tax records, standardized financial profiles, and controlled growth models before committing capital.
F&B Founders: Fund or Fade? – How to Raise Capital for F&B Chains
This is an intensive event designed specifically for F&B founders and CEOs in their expansion phase. We focus on two core pillars: building an investor-ready financial foundation and mastering practical fundraising channels—from Angel Investors and VC/PE to M&A and strategic franchising.
Successful fundraising doesn't start with a pitch deck; it begins with operational and financial resilience. Investors only back chains that demonstrate cost control, data transparency, and a viable expansion roadmap. F&B Founders: Fund or Fade? will clarify how to standardize business models, financial structures, and strategic approaches to the right capital sources—ensuring your brand doesn't just survive, but thrives during this period of intense market polarizatio