On August 10–11, 2025, a significant meeting took place between Colowide Group – one of Japan’s largest and most influential dining corporations – and Gold Sunfood Group (GSF), a key player in Vietnam’s dynamic F&B industry. This gathering was organized with the participation of N&V Bridge Group, acting as an important international cooperation bridge, with the aim of exploring collaboration opportunities that can reshape and strengthen the F&B sector in Vietnam.
🌐 About the Participants
Colowide Group (Japan)
Founded in 1963, Colowide has grown into one of Japan’s top food service corporations, operating over 2,600 restaurants worldwide. The Group is widely recognized for its ownership of globally popular dining brands such as Gyu-Kaku (Japanese BBQ), OOTOYA (authentic Japanese cuisine), and Kappa Sushi (conveyor belt sushi). Colowide has a long history of introducing innovative restaurant concepts, focusing on quality, customer experience, and scalable business models – making it one of the most respected names in Asia’s F&B landscape.
Gold Sunfood Group (Vietnam)
Gold Sunfood is a leading F&B enterprise in Vietnam, best known for managing popular restaurant chains such as King BBQ, ThaiExpress, and Capricciosa. With a strong local presence, GSF has continuously expanded its operations, combining international dining concepts with Vietnamese market insights. Its growth reflects the rising consumer demand for diverse culinary experiences in Vietnam – a market where food and beverage spending accounts for over 30% of household expenditure.
N&V Bridge Group
As a corporation with deep ties in both Japan and Vietnam, N&V Bridge Group plays a crucial role in building strategic partnerships between international enterprises and the Vietnamese market. In this event, N&V Bridge Group was represented by Mr. Nguyễn Võ Huyền Dương (CEO) and Mr. Nguyễn Bá Cường, both of whom contributed to discussions and strengthened connections between the two corporations.
💡 Key Highlights of the Meeting
During the two-day agenda, representatives from Colowide and GSF engaged in:
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Surveying GSF’s restaurant concepts: A detailed exploration of how GSF manages and innovates dining concepts tailored to Vietnamese consumers.
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Visiting the Central Kitchen of GSF: This modern hub showcases GSF’s advanced operational capacity and quality management, playing a critical role in ensuring consistency across its restaurant chains.
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Discussing strategic cooperation: Both sides exchanged visions on potential collaboration, including brand development, supply chain optimization, and exploring new dining experiences for the Vietnamese market.
📊 The F&B Market in Vietnam – A Land of Opportunities
Vietnam is one of the fastest-growing F&B markets in Southeast Asia, projected to reach US$40 billion in value by 2026. Rising income levels, a young population, and increasing exposure to international dining cultures have created immense opportunities for global and local players alike.
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Diverse consumer demand: Vietnamese customers are increasingly drawn to international cuisines, especially Japanese, Korean, and Western concepts, while also valuing local culinary traditions.
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Growing middle class: With millions entering the middle-income bracket, demand for premium dining experiences is at an all-time high.
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Urbanization & lifestyle shifts: Rapid urban growth is driving demand for convenient yet high-quality dining experiences.
In this context, the cooperation between Colowide and GSF, with the support of N&V Bridge Group, holds significant promise. It combines Colowide’s international expertise in managing global restaurant brands with GSF’s strong local insights and operational base in Vietnam.
🌟 Strategic Significance
This meeting is more than just an exchange of ideas – it marks the beginning of a strategic partnership that can:
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Bring globally recognized dining brands closer to Vietnamese consumers.
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Enhance the efficiency of restaurant operations through advanced Japanese management practices.
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Expand the international reach of Vietnam’s F&B industry, allowing Vietnamese brands to integrate with global dining trends.
✨ With the presence of Mr. Nojiri (CEO of Colowide Group), Mr. Toba (Managing Director of Colowide Australia), Mr. Phạm Cao Vinh (CEO of GSF), and leadership representatives from N&V Bridge Group, the meeting demonstrated a clear commitment from all parties to pursue long-term, sustainable cooperation.
🚀 Conclusion
The meeting between Colowide Group and Gold Sunfood Group, facilitated by N&V Bridge Group, stands as a landmark event for Vietnam’s F&B sector. It highlights the country’s potential to become a regional culinary hub, while underscoring the importance of international partnerships in shaping the future of dining experiences.
N&V Bridge Group is proud to continue its mission as a bridge for international cooperation, bringing together leading corporations from Japan and Vietnam to create tangible value, elevate service standards, and strengthen the global footprint of Vietnam’s F&B industry.
This meeting is not just a dialogue, but the start of a journey – one that will contribute to the sustainable growth, innovation, and international integration of Vietnam’s dining culture.
