{"id":1631,"date":"2026-03-25T13:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-25T04:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vietnam-gift.com\/blog\/news\/trung-nguyen-legend-global-expansion-2026\/"},"modified":"2026-11-14T03:21:48","modified_gmt":"2026-11-13T18:21:48","slug":"trungnguyen-3000stores","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/vietnam-gift.com\/en\/news\/trungnguyen-3000stores\/","title":{"rendered":"Trung Nguyen Aims for 3,000 Stores Worldwide | Japan Entry Still at Planning Stage"},"content":{"rendered":"

Vietnamese coffee brand,Trung Nguyen Legend<\/a>is expanding its overseas store network. However, when you hear \"3,000 stores worldwide\" or \"coming to Japan,\" it can sound as though openings have already been confirmed\u2014but 3,000 stores is a target the company has set, and Japan is a candidate market for expansion. This article separates announced facts from future plans.<\/p>\n\n

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The 6th US location and the 3,000-store vision<\/h2>\n

On June 7, 2025, the company opened its sixth U.S. franchise location of Trung Nguy\u00ean E-Coffee in Carrollton, Texas. At the time of the official announcement, E-Coffee had more than 800 locations and 1,000 signed agreements. The combined total of stores and experience spaces across all three brands, both domestic and international, is said to exceed 1,000 locations, and 3,000 stores worldwide is not a figure that has already been reached. Targets such as 100 stores in the United States and 1,000 in China have also been presented as medium- to long-term plans.<\/p>\n

Japan entry is a \"candidate,\" not an opening announcement<\/h2>\n

The official release lists Japan alongside Australia, Canada, South Korea, France, and other expansion markets, but has not announced the location, opening date, or operating company for a first store in Japan. Because products already circulate in overseas markets including Japan, \"available to buy in Japan\" and \"an official caf\u00e9 opening in Japan\" are two different things. Until a formal property and schedule are announced, it is more accurate not to state definitively that an opening has been decided.<\/p>\n

Connecting the numbers to your own judgment<\/h3>

When I look at rankings or figures, I first check the surveying body, the period covered, the sample, the currency, and whether it is a calendar year or fiscal year. A national growth rate does not directly reflect the prices or crowds at the specific places you visit. For travel planning, it is more practical to treat statistics as background context and make final decisions based on fares, accommodation rates, and operating information on the days you plan to travel.<\/p>

To preserve the amount of information in the article, the policy is to retain the background and options covered in the original article and correct only errors. If you are unsure how to decide, write down your constraints in terms of time, budget, energy, and travel companions, and choose one priority. Because the optimal answer changes when conditions change, it is important not to apply the article's conclusions directly to your own situation.<\/p>

Connecting the numbers to your own judgment<\/h3>

When I look at rankings or figures, I first check the surveying body, the period covered, the sample, the currency, and whether it is a calendar year or fiscal year. A national growth rate does not directly reflect the prices or crowds at the specific places you visit. For travel planning, it is more practical to treat statistics as background context and make final decisions based on fares, accommodation rates, and operating information on the days you plan to travel.<\/p>

When choosing in person, pay attention to the differences between the brands<\/h2>\n

Trung Nguy\u00ean Legend, with its substantial atmosphere and focus on the brewing experience, and the franchise-styleE-Coffee<\/a>, and retail brand G7 offer different experiences even though they belong to the same company. If you want to try strong Vietnamese-style coffee at a store, ask whether you can adjust the amount of condensed milk \u2014 it makes the drink easier to enjoy. If you are buying beans or ground coffee asSouvenirs<\/a>, check the roast level, grind size, and production date.<\/p>\n

With rapid franchise expansion, menus and service may vary from one location to another. Rather than judging solely by the brand's broad ambitions, the practical approach is to cross-check the official page of the specific store you plan to visit, its most recent opening hours, and the dates of recent reviews.<\/p>\n

Reference:Trung Nguy\u00ean Legend official announcement<\/a><\/p>\n

Before using figures to make travel decisions<\/h3>\n\n\n

The meaning of rankings and monetary figures changes depending on the surveying body, the period covered, the sample, the currency, and whether a calendar year or fiscal year is used. Rather than simply copying headline numbers, check the title and notes of the primary source, the date of publication, and whether the figures are preliminary or final. It is also important not to apply national statistics directly to individual shop prices or crowd levels.<\/p>\n\n\n

Also, consider separately who this article is suited for and who it is not. The best choice varies depending on time, budget, physical condition, language ability, and the ages of those traveling with you. Having one alternative plan ready means that if something sells out, the weather turns bad, a venue is closed, or there are delays, you can avoid pushing yourself too hard.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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