F&B · District 7, HCMC · 2024

Núi Ngự Hotpot: family-heritage restaurant revitalisation

A family-heritage hotpot restaurant in District 7 wanted growth without losing its character. We refined the growth direction, local marketing, and operating focus. The business achieved 25% year-over-year profit growth while keeping the core team intact.

Pillar
Health Check + Sprint
Duration
2024
Profit
+25% YoY
Headcount
Unchanged
Núi Ngự Hotpot: family-heritage restaurant revitalisation
Impact snapshot
  • 01 Reversed revenue decline and restored growth within 3 months
  • 02 Increased weekly transactions from ~600 to ~750 bills (+20–25%)
  • 03 Delivered 5:1–10:1 marketing ROI on a lean budget (1.5–2% of revenue)
  • 04 Grew delivery orders by 30% and Google search visibility by 20%
  • 05 Achieved 25% YoY profit growth by mid-2025
Execution highlights
01

Operational discipline

  • Implemented digital tracking for orders, expenses, and inventory
  • Recalculated COGS across the menu to improve pricing and margins
  • Introduced combo sets to lift order value and profitability
02

Localised marketing & demand generation

  • Built online presence from zero (Facebook, Google, Zalo CRM)
  • Activated local KOLs and food reviewers to attract new traffic
  • Ran targeted ads with strict budget discipline, achieving strong ROI
03

Product & experience innovation

  • Introduced the "Vị Dê Tây Bắc" menu aligned with the local Northern customer base
  • Repositioned VIP rooms as a lower-cost alternative to karaoke
  • Added sports viewing (LED screen) to increase group traffic
04

Customer-centric adaptation

  • Partnered with ride-hailing services for safe-return incentives
  • Offered overnight parking to align with changing drink-driving regulations

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