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For nearly a month now, a series of branches of Mon Hue, Pho Ong Hung, and other restaurants in Ho Chi Minh City, owned by Huy Vietnam Company, have been closing down and returning their leased premises. This chain of restaurants is mainly concentrated on many streets in District 1, including prime locations such as Ngo Duc Ke, Huynh Thuc Khang, Le Thanh Ton, De Tham, and Dong Khoi streets.
Some branches in the central districts have posted notices about closing for renovations, suspending sales, and returning the premises.
In Hanoi, many restaurants like Mon Hue and Pho Ong Hung have closed down but left behind tables, chairs, bowls, chopsticks, and cooking equipment. Meanwhile, some have closed down and put up signs announcing they are returning the premises.
On the morning of October 22nd, numerous suppliers brought banners to the headquarters of Huy Vietnam Company in Ho Chi Minh City, accusing the company of months of delayed payments. Some suppliers stated that Mon Hue had been in arrears with orders since April. By noon on October 22nd, the total amount owed by 28 suppliers had reached nearly 20 billion VND.
The Mon Hue restaurant chain is accused of owing employees more than two months' worth of salaries and being overdue on payments to numerous suppliers.
Reportedly, the owner of the 9-story office building at 302-304 Vo Van Kiet Street (Co Giang Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City) has reclaimed the premises from Huy Vietnam Company due to their failure to pay rent for several months.
On the morning of October 22nd, only 2-3 employees remained to demand payment of their salaries. According to these employees, the company only paid 30% of their salaries in September.
Inside many restaurants, the tables, chairs, microwaves, dishes, and cooking utensils remain untouched.
Currently, suppliers have filed complaints against Huy Vietnam Company with the Co Giang Ward Police (District 1, Ho Chi Minh City). A representative from the ward police said they have received the complaints and will forward them to the District 1 Police for resolution according to proper procedures.
Huy Vietnam owns the restaurant chains Mon Hue, Pho Ong Hung, Com Tho Chay, Iki Sushi, House of Pho, and Great Banh Mi. Mon Hue alone has nearly 80 branches across 5 provinces and cities nationwide.
