Group 6 Haidilao
Group 6 Haidilao
REPORT GROUP 6
Subject: PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING
Hanoi, 04/2024
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ABSTRACT ........................................................................................................................................... 3
CONTENT ............................................................................................................................................. 4
I. History of Haidilao .................................................................................................................... 4
1. The formation history of Haidilao ....................................................................................... 4
1.1. The formation history ...................................................................................................... 4
1.2. Business philosophy ........................................................................................................ 4
1.3. The popularity of Haidilao in Vietnam and worldwide................................................... 5
1.4. Branches in Vietnam ....................................................................................................... 6
2. Company products and services .......................................................................................... 7
2.1. Product ............................................................................................................................ 7
2.2. Service ............................................................................................................................. 7
II. Marketing Strategy of Haidilao ........................................................................................... 8
1. Marketing Environment of Haidilao ................................................................................... 8
1.1. Microenvironment Factors of Haidilao .......................................................................... 8
1.2. Macro Environment Factors of Haidilao ........................................................................ 9
1.3. SWOT Analysis of Haidilao .......................................................................................... 11
2. Factors affecting customers' behavior .............................................................................. 13
2.1. Cultural factors ............................................................................................................. 13
2.2. Social factors ................................................................................................................ 14
2.3. Personal factors ............................................................................................................ 15
2.4. Psychological factors .................................................................................................... 17
3. 7Ps marketing-mix .............................................................................................................. 18
3.1. Product .......................................................................................................................... 18
3.2. Price .............................................................................................................................. 20
3.3. Promotion ..................................................................................................................... 22
3.4. Place ............................................................................................................................. 25
3.5. People ........................................................................................................................... 26
3.6. Process .......................................................................................................................... 27
3.7. Physical evidence .......................................................................................................... 28
III. Suggestions for future development .................................................................................. 29
1. Product, Services ................................................................................................................. 31
2. Price...................................................................................................................................... 31
3. Promotion ............................................................................................................................ 31
4. Place ..................................................................................................................................... 31
CONCLUSION ................................................................................................................................... 33
REFERENCE ...................................................................................................................................... 34
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ABSTRACT
When looking at the current market overall, social media marketing and digital
marketing are taking a significant place in the field. Especially for Haidilao being in
such a competitive industry, using digital marketing can bring high efficiency to
attracting consumers and promoting their product. Haidilao is one of the leading
food service brands not only in China but also around the world.
Over the years, Haidilao has withstood the challenges of the market and effectively
built a solid reputation as a high-quality hot pot brand. Haidilao mixes many hot pot
qualities seen throughout China. Haidilao was established in 1994. After more than
20 years of development, it has become the leading brand in China's catering
industry. The high quality service makes Haidilao one of the hottest brands in the
catering industry. It prioritizes continuous improvement in the quality and safety of
its food items, giving more thoughtful services to its consumers, and producing
healthier, safer, and more nutritious meals.
In this report, our group will analyze the specific information about marketing
strategies of Haidilao restaurants in Viet Nam market as well as giving evidence for
how Haidilao can become one of the most attractive hot pot restaurants to the
Vietnamese. Besides, we also want to provide some suggestions for its marketing
strategies that we thought they would be contributing to the development of Haidilao
in the future.
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CONTENT
I. History of Haidilao
1. The formation history of Haidilao
1.1. The formation history
Haidilao was established in 1994 as a chain of hot pot
restaurants in Jianyang City, Sichuan Province, with its
founder being Mr. Trương Dũng. Initially, Haidilao started as
a small Sichuan hot pot shop by the roadside, operating under
the name Dia Shang Cun. In 1999, Haidilao opened its first
store, Haidilao Xi'an Yalta Store, specializing in hot pot and
the brand's unique spices.
It wasn't until 2012 that the first Haidilao store outside China
appeared in Singapore, and in the following years, Haidilao expanded its branches both
domestically and internationally. With over 20 years of development, Haidilao has become
a globally renowned food service enterprise.
The origin of the name Haidilao originates from the terminology of the Sichuan
mahjong game, meaning "Fishing at the bottom of the ocean." This is a story of passion,
perseverance, and confidence of the brand's founders. Haidilao adopted this name with the
desire to bring luck to both itself and its customers. Luck when customers come to the
restaurant and luck when serving them. Over the years, Haidilao has stood firm against
market and customer challenges, successfully building a quality hot pot brand and
establishing its reputation.
Haidilao combines various signature hot pot styles from across China. As a large-scale
food service enterprise with global operations, Haidilao always adheres to business
integrity. The company's top priority is continuously improving the quality and safety of
its food products, providing more attentive services to customers, and delivering healthier,
safer, and more nutritious food.
1.2. Business philosophy
Until now, Haidilao hotpot restaurants have not only "made waves" in China but also
stirred up countries worldwide. With spacious, airy spaces, unique flavors, fresh and
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delicious food, diverse authentic hotpot flavors, and excellent service attitude of the staff,
Haidilao has created its own charm, making everyone eager to experience this service. To
maintain customer trust, Haidilao has set its missions:
Regarding brand vision: Communication skills are essential for building trust
between people, and Chinese hotpot is a perfect choice to enhance that connection at
the dining table. Haidilao always encourages people to chat and enjoy food at the
table, thereby creating a dining culture favored by young people worldwide.
Explaining the choice to open restaurants in upscale shopping malls, alongside the goal of
positioning the brand as high-end, Haidilao also adheres to the principle that restaurants
are destinations, not just places to casually pass by. Upon its debut in the Vietnamese
market, Haidilao quickly garnered the enthusiasm and favor of many young people thanks
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to numerous trendy phenomena such as speaking Minions language to receive gifts, the
"Mai-de-ti-ni" trend, and "bing chilling"...
1.3.2. Worldwide
January 2021, Haidilao had approximately 600 stores worldwide. The founder of
Haidilao, Mr. Zhang Yong, shared that every three days, Haidilao opens a new restaurant.
This number has now increased to over 1,500 branches globally, including challenging
markets like the United States.
Haidilao has also attracted significant attention from investors. It is known that this
restaurant chain has received $375 million in investment capital from Hillhouse Capital,
Greenwoods Asset Management, Morgan Stanley, Snow Lake, and Ward Ferry. Following
its IPO in September 2018, Haidilao raised nearly $1 billion in capital, contributing to the
company's market capitalization reaching approximately $12 billion.
At that time, Haidilao's stocks were so highly sought after that the subscription rate
exceeded 20 times the offering. To date, the stock price has multiplied significantly,
pushing Haidilao's market value to over $36 billion.
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2. Company products and services
Haidilao is a Chinese restaurant chain founded in 1994; this enterprise entered Vietnam in
2019 and soon created a hotpot wave with its excellent customer service (Haidilao, 2012).
This business offers Chinese-style Hotpot with unique and excellent service, namely nail
polishing, boardgame, and table services such as birthday chanting, phone case decoration,
and secret codes to receive gifts.
2.1. Product
Haidilao's main product is hot pot. Haidilao offers many different types of hot pot with
different ingredients such as fish hot pot, beef hot pot, chicken hot pot, seafood hot pot and
many more, in addition to hot pot, Haidilao also offers many other dishes such as Chinese
noodles, noodles Italian, instant noodles, vegetables, desserts and drinks. In addition, they
also provide side foods such as salads, beef, chicken, seafood, eggs, vegetables,
mushrooms, potatoes, noodles, and pho for customers to choose and mix in our hot pot.
In addition to the unique and creative service style, the flavor and hot pot broth also
contribute to making a name for this Sichuan hot pot restaurant chain. With an extremely
diverse menu at the restaurant, hot pot flavors include: mushroom hot pot, sweet and sour
hot pot, herbal hot pot, bone hot pot, tomato hot pot, spicy oil hot pot... The hot pot broth
is cooked from many different ingredients and has its own secret.
Therefore, the flavor of each type of hot pot is very delicious and unique. Customers can
also enjoy 4 different hot pot flavors at the same time with the 4- compartment hot pot.
Another thing that cannot be ignored is Haidilao's dipping seasoning. Customers can make
their own bowl of spices depending on their taste.
2.2. Service
To create a unique and successful hot pot brand, Haidilao always puts customers at the
center. Different from other restaurants, Haidilao has turned simply waiting into a
completely new experience with services such as back massage, manicure, shoe shine...
and countless other services provided completely free of charge fees for waiting customers.
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Young customers will be able to sit in high chairs, be served age-appropriate food, and
above all, will be given completely free toys so that accompanying parents can have the
best experience space.
In Viet Nam, this hotpot brand has always been rated as one of the restaurants which
has the best services according to the customer in general. Recently, some Haidilao
restaurants in Viet Nam has turned their restaurant into a “concert” for a small traditional
Chinese performance where the performer will do a Chinese dance and get fully dressed
up in Chinese costumes. The customers can spend their best time to enjoy their food by
watching that wonderful performance, which really attract them to come back to use their
service again and again.
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The presence of international hot pot chains such as MK Restaurant and Paradise
Dynasty makes the market even more exciting. Each chain offers its own unique
culinary experiences, attracting different customer segments.
For example, MK Restaurant is famous for its Thai hot pot with its signature sour and
spicy broth, Paradise Dynasty impresses with
its sophisticated and luxurious Shanghainese
hot pot dishes.
Potential competitors
Buffet restaurants, especially those with hot
pot counters, can attract customers who favor
variety and savings. For example, Kichi
Kichi, GoGi, SumoBBQ are famous buffet
chains with competitive prices, attracting
many families and young groups.
1.1.2. Internal Micro-environmental Factors
Haidilao possesses many outstanding strengths such as a strong brand, high quality
products and services, unique corporate culture and solid financial potential. However, in
the Vietnamese market, Haidilao still has weaknesses such as high prices, cultural
differences and limited local market understanding.
1.2. Macro Environment Factors of Haidilao
1.2.1. Demographic Factors
Vietnam has a young population, with more than 60% of the population under 35 years
old. This demographic is often open to new experiences and willing to spend on
entertainment, including dining. This is a potential opportunity for Haidilao to attract
young customers. Besides, Vietnam's population growth rate is relatively high, about 1.2%
per year. This led to an increase in demand for food services, enabling Haidilao to expand
its market.
The urbanization process is taking place rapidly in Vietnam, with more and more
people moving to live in big cities. This led to an increase in demand for high-end
entertainment and dining services, suitable to Haidilao's tastes.
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1.2.2. Economic Factor
Vietnam's economy is in a period of rapid development, with GDP growing on average
about 6-7% per year. This economic growth leads to an increase in per capita income and
spending on entertainment services, including dining. Furthermore, the middle class in
Vietnam is growing, with an increasingly high standard of living. This group is a potential
customer base for Haidilao, because they are willing to pay for high-end culinary
experiences.
Last but not least, the restaurant industry in Vietnam is fiercely competitive, with many
domestic and foreign brands entering the market. Haidilao needs an effective competitive
strategy to attract customers and maintain market share.
1.2.4. Technological
Development of the internet: The Internet is developing strongly in Vietnam, with a
high internet access rate. Haidilao can take advantage of the internet to promote its brand,
reach customers and provide online services.
Using smartphones: Vietnamese people are increasingly using smartphones. Haidilao
can develop mobile applications to book tables, make payments and provide other services
to customers.
Online payment trend: Online payment is becoming increasingly popular in Vietnam.
Haidilao can integrate online payment methods into its payment system to meet customer
needs.
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Culinary culture: Vietnamese people have a rich and diverse culinary culture. Haidilao
needs to research and understand local culinary culture to adjust menus and services to suit
Vietnamese preferences.
Family values: Family plays an important role in Vietnamese culture. Haidilao can
create suitable spaces for family meals and provide services suitable for family customer
groups.
Eating habits: Vietnamese people often like to eat out, especially on weekends and
holidays. This is a potential opportunity for Haidilao to attract customers.
1.3.1. Strengths
Strong Brand Reputation and Recognition: Haidilao has established a global reputation
as a premium hotpot chain renowned for its exceptional service, high-quality ingredients,
and unique dining experience. This strong brand recognition serves as a significant
advantage in the Vietnamese market, allowing Haidilao to attract customers seeking a
differentiated and memorable dining experience.
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cornerstone of Haidilao's success, fostering customer loyalty and positive word-of-mouth
recommendations.
Unique and differentiated service culture, strong financial backing and investment
potential: Haidilao's service culture is a key differentiator, setting it apart from competitors.
The emphasis on pampering customers, providing hand massages, and offering free
manicures creates a sense of luxury and attention to detail that resonates with Vietnamese
consumers. Haidilao's robust financial position provides the resources to support its
expansion into Vietnam. The company's ability to invest in infrastructure, marketing, and
talent acquisition enables it to establish a strong presence and compete effectively in the
Vietnamese market.
1.3.2. Weaknesses
Compared to domestic competitors, Haidilao's prices are higher, which may limit
accessibility for some customer segments. Aligning prices to the local market is a challenge
that needs to be addressed to attract potential customers. Next, Haidilao's corporate culture
promotes the spirit of "customer-centricity", encouraging creativity and a high sense of
responsibility among employees. However, this culture may be different from corporate
culture in Vietnam, leading to difficulties in attracting and retaining local employees.
Haidilao needs to adjust its corporate culture to suit the local culture to create an effective
working environment for employees.
1.3.3. Opportunities
Haidilao, a world-famous hot pot brand, possesses many potential opportunities in the
Vietnamese market. High demand for social dining experiences, economic development,
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expanding middle class and the boom in digital marketing create favorable conditions for
Haidilao to reach potential customers and assert its position. luxury brand status.
• Promising Hotpot Market
• Economic Growth
• Expanding Middle Class
• Digital Marketing Boom
• International Integration Trend
1.3.4. Threats
However, Haidilao also faces some significant challenges. Fierce competition in the
restaurant industry, the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, fluctuations in raw material
prices, changes in consumer preferences and business culture risks are factors that Haidilao
needs to pay attention to and take into account. suitable solutions to ensure long-term
success in the Vietnamese market.
The Vietnamese restaurant industry is highly competitive, with numerous local and
international hotpot brands vying for market share. Haidilao needs to develop a strong
competitive advantage.
2.1.2. Subculture
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Vietnamese youth subcultures, influenced by global trends and popular culture, may
have distinct preferences when it comes to dining out. Dining out is typically seen among
the male population, from the ages of 15 to 35, whose income is between US$340 and
US$1,300. They regularly dine out for breakfast and lunch, while eating out for dinner has
more to do with meetings and special occasions.
Customers from higher social classes may view dining out as an opportunity for
networking, socializing, and entertaining business associates or social contacts. Haidilao
can cater to this social aspect of dining by providing private dining spaces, facilitating
group dining experiences, and offering amenities conducive to business meetings or social
gatherings. By positioning itself as a preferred venue for networking and socializing,
Haidilao can attract customers from higher social classes who value these opportunities.
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It can be seen that Haidilao does not focus
too much on media channels but only as a
basic information and interaction channel
with customers. But the amount of traffic
and interaction on Haidilao's media
channels is extremely impressive thanks
to the widespread art of word-of-mouth
marketing to users. Each customer
unintentionally becomes a "brand ambassador" of Haidilao, actively sharing, interacting
and spreading brand information.
It can be seen on social networking platforms such as TikTok, Facebook,... there is a lot of
content related to Haidilao that has trended - top trends such as: Trend of making mixed
rice at Haidilao, Trend of reading Secret Code to receive gifts gift, Trend makes a heart
sign with Haidilao staff,... Along with a series of clips about unique services at Haidilao
such as manicures, birthday songs,... make social network users wonder. Not impressed by
these unique images.An estimated 55 percent of Vietnamese Gen Zers now use TikTok,
driving intense competition, as evidenced in the launch of YouTube shorts and Instagram
reels. Belief is essential in the development of e-commerce ⇒ Belief in KOLs.
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Life cycle transitions, such as birthdays,
weddings, or graduations, can influence
customer behavior at Haidilao. Customers
may choose to celebrate these milestones at
the restaurant, either by hosting a large
gathering with family and friends or by
enjoying a romantic dinner for two. Haidilao
can offer special packages or promotions for celebratory events, as well as personalized
services to make these occasions memorable for customers.
2.3.2. Economic situation
Eating out culture: According to research by Business Monitor International Ltd, 20%
of the monthly spending budget of Vietnamese households is spent on dining, with revenue
reaching 1.1 billion USD in revenue/quarter in 2016.
Due to an increase in current spending, they are willing to pay more. In terms of
spending habits, survey respondents seem to have reallocated a significant portion of their
monthly spending in the last year, from needs essential and targeting discretionary product
categories - specifically leisure consumables and lifestyle products.
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2.3.3. Lifestyle
As Vietnam's economy continues to grow, there is increasing emphasis on achieving a
better work-life balance. While hard work and ambition are valued, there is also recognition
of the importance of leisure time, relaxation, and spending quality time with family and
friends. People are seeking opportunities for travel, hobbies, and recreational activities to
unwind and recharge.
Physiological needs
The need to eat is part of basic
physiological needs, including receiving
food and water to maintain life.
Eating is a fundamental act that fulfills
this need, and Haidilao is one of the dining
options that can provide food and water
for humans.
Esteem needs: Haidilao is a famous dining brand, and dining out can be seen as an
expression of self-expression through culinary preferences or consumption.
For some people, eating at a famous restaurant like Haidilao can also create a sense of pride
and recognition from others, which is an aspect of Maslow's need for self-esteem. .
These 2 above factors can help Haidilao retain old customers and attract new customers.
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3. 7Ps marketing-mix
3.1. Product
When mentioning the success of a business, it is undeniable that products are the most
important and decisive factor that contributes to the success. Haidilao constantly strives to
innovate and improve its product strategies. They regularly research and develop new
dishes, improve recipes, apply creative ideas even in services to bring new experiences to
customers. Creativity and continuous improvement help Haidilao maintain the freshness
and appeal of its products, and satisfy the most fastidious customer.
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Haidilao offers a rich and diverse range of dishes. Their menu includes options such
as hot pot, beef, noodles, fried noodles, wonton noodles, seafood and other side dishes.
They also offer a choice of flavors, from spicy noodles to non-spicy noodles, from sweet
fried noodles to salty fried noodles. This ensures that customers can find dishes that suit
their preferences and requirements. And in 2024, they have just opened barbecue lines for
the first time for BBQ lovers.
Firstly, Customer service at the restaurant is divided into 3 steps: "Welcoming guests -
serving guests - saying goodbye" and is performed smoothly and professionally by the staff
without any errors. When coming here, customers will not be surprised for a second since
waiting outside, because any employee in any position will pay attention to customers
within their scope.
Secondly, Haidilao knows how to convert customers' waiting time into opportunities to
experience new relaxing services. One of the special features at Haidilao is that waiting
guests will be served filtered water, tea, fruits, peanuts and ice cream completely free of
charge. The services are very diverse and each service will be suitable for a different target
group. A special privilege for female customers is a free nail service. Customers will have
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to register with the staff to get information and wait for their turn. Besides, there are also
other services such as photo printing, shoe shine,... and games that can reduce the amount
of money in the bill such as star folding and crane folding. Not only that, in order to solve
the difficult problem of families with small children, Haidilao has used the children's play
area effectively and a staff in charge of babysitting.
Thirdly, customers also receive attentive service throughout their mealtime. Before meals,
Haidilao also prepares guests extremely thoughtfully with small "details" such as hair
elastics, wet paper to clean phone screens, hot towels to wipe faces, bags to store personal
items, and aprons. They are always on the lookout to get food and drinks for guests.
And lastly, Haidilao also takes dedicated customer care even when they step out of the
restaurant. They say goodbye to their customer with gifts and hospitality, which can satisfy
their customer when they leave the restaurant and create a memorable impression for them.
3.2. Price
Positioning itself as a high-end hot pot brand, Haidilao has a fairly high price. Haidilao
does not serve buffet style but serves à la carte. Haidilao's dishes range from 35,000 VND
to 210,000 VND. Meat dishes all cost from 100,000 VND or more. In addition,
accompanying services such as noodle dancing cost 70,000 VND, buffet drinks cost 40,000
VND, and fruit dishes cost 10,000 VND. Chamomile, soy milk, and lemon mint juices are
served free of charge. The price element in Haidilao's marketing strategy is quite high but
customers have never complained. Most diners want to return to Haidilao after
experiencing the service. This is because Haidilao has brought products and services with
adequate quality to help satisfy customers.
Analyzing the price marketing strategy of the Haidilao brand in Vietnam, we can consider
the following factors:
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3.2.1. Price position in the market
Haidilao has built a premium and quality image for their hotpot restaurant. The prices
of Haidilao's products and services are often higher than those of regular hotpot restaurants.
Can be compared with famous hot pot brands on the market but with much cheaper prices
such as the price range of 200,000 VND, we have Kichi Kichi or the student segment which
is Lau Phan. This places Haidilao in a high-priced segment, targeting customers mainly
23-35 years old and with an average income or above and those looking for exceptional
culinary experiences. Instead of lowering prices to attract customers, Haidilao chooses a
price higher than the general market, this makes Haidilao different and partly affirms the
position and quality of the business.
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3.2.5. Price and value strategy
"Satisfied customers - Dedicated staff" is always the slogan of HaiDiLao hot pot
restaurant chain desired for diners. With that guideline, HaiDiLao chooses a pricing
method based mainly on customer value. Although Haidilao adopts a high price strategy,
they provide a worthwhile value to customers. Haidilao customers not only enjoy good
culinary quality and professional service but also have a memorable experience. According
to each festival, Haidilao also quickly catches the trend by creating meaningful gifts for its
diners. It can be said that Haidilao puts care and building long-term relationships with
customers first, creating a friendly and cozy environment.
3.3. Promotion
Haidilao's promotion strategy plays an important role in building and enhancing brand
recognition, attracting and maintaining customers. Below is a detailed analysis of
Haidilao's promotion strategy in Vietnam:
Along with that, Haidilao also uses KOLs on social platforms such as Tiktok to shape
public opinion and influence more users through users. Brand Blogging is a form of
promoting a brand on your personal page to create trust for consumers in a business. This
is how the Haidilao restaurant chain has done word-of-mouth marketing very well. Wheat
dancing is a program that only Haidilao has in Vietnam. Dancing noodles at the restaurant
made customers excited, they recorded it and posted it on forums, passing it around. That's
why Haidilao is always popular with customers in Vietnam.
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Haidilao uses media advertising to increase brand awareness and get the word out
about its products and services. They can use communication channels such as television,
newspapers, radio and outdoor advertising to reach a large number of potential customers.
Haidilao's advertising often emphasizes factors such as quality, special culinary experience
and luxurious space of the restaurant.
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All aspects of Haidilao such as innovative dining methods, unique services, modern
culture have attracted the attention of countless consumers making the Haidilao symbol
exist invisibly in the minds of consumers. Creating trends yourself to get users excited and
automatically spreading trending videos on social networks has had an extremely good
influence in communicating the brand's image to consumers. Including extremely
interesting trends such as Trend Bing Chilling: “Zao shang hao zhung wo, shenzai wai-oh
bing chilling. Wo han she huầy bing chilling” is a saying that once became a trend from
American actor John Cena.
While eating ice cream, he talked about the movie Fast and Furious in Chinese. The
clip's popularity immediately spread and Haidilao quickly caught the trend. When
customers read the above sentence correctly or say "Bing Chilling" 3 times, the staff will
give them a piece of ice cream for dessert. Or more unique with the message "Eat delicious
and be beautiful at the same time" through the trend "I'm full, I want to be beautiful". At
Haidilao Vincom Dong Khoi branch in District 1, when you call the staff over and tell them
this sentence, you will receive gifts of jewelry such as: earrings, rings or extremely
feminine mini mirrors. They also have many more interesting trend like “Làng Lá”, make
a heart with staffs, ...
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exchange event taking place at the restaurant, Haidilao also offers equally attractive
promotional programs. Haidilao will treat fans to the restaurant's famous snacks when
customers bring Kung Fu Panda 4 movie tickets to dine. Each table will receive a free
snack from the restaurant. According to Haidilao's representative, the regional manager in
charge of cooperating with Universal contributes to bringing spiritual value and an
inspirational connection between the characters and the story Universal wants to convey to
customers.
3.4. Place
Place strategy can be considered as one of the most valuable factors contributing to the
success of Haidilao. Until now, they have opened 1,329 branches worldwide, including
countries such as the US, Korea, Japan, Singapore, Canada, UK, Malaysia, Australia,
Indonesia and Vietnam. In Vietnam, after just over 2 years of joining, this brand has opened
17 restaurants all located in the most expensive locations in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.
To expand widely their branches as mentioned, Haidilao kept its place strategy with the
motto: “the restaurant is the destination, not just a place to accidentally visit”. With that
mentioned, their place strategy always developed to give customers the best experience.
Haidilao branches are opened in "prime" locations such as shopping centers and
locations near the city center. Vietnam is not an exception, Haidilao restaurants are all
located in large shopping centers such as Bitexco, Crescent Mall, Vincom,.... where their
target customer usually drop by while shopping or traveling. At the same time, opening
branches in shopping centers also helps Haidilao take advantage of the number of
customers going shopping and increase brand recognition.
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3.4.2. Internal design and store arrangement
They have succeeded in creating a unique experience space for their client. Haidilao's
restaurants are often designed to be luxurious, cozy and have a strong Chinese style. They
create spacious, airy spaces, which make customers feel so comfortable and grand when
enter the place. This creates a comprehensive dining experience and keeps customers
coming back.
3.5. People
3.5.1. Employee recruitment and training process
As part of its core values, the "human" factor is highly emphasized by Haidilao. This
is not only shown in the way of serving customers but also in the way of "treating"
employees. The benefits for Haidilao's employees are extremely good and very clear in
terms of promotion path:
• Store managers are rewarded with 3% of the store's profit/month
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• Reward employees for their progress, support and good customer care
• Clear promotion path for employees
• Employees are supported with travel and meals
• Employees with 3 years of service or more can receive an educational support
package for their children
• Build a systematic and professional employee training center
3.6. Process
Haidilao's processes are carried out methodically and step by step, providing
exceptional and quality culinary experiences to customers.
Food selection process: Haidilao places importance on quality and safe food processing.
Food processing processes are strictly followed, from choosing fresh ingredients to how to
prepare dishes. Haidilao ensures hygiene and food safety during the cooking process to
ensure quality and health for customers.
Customer care and complaint resolution process: Haidilao places great emphasis on
feedback and complaint resolution from customers. They have specific processes for
receiving feedback from customers and handling complaints quickly and effectively.
Employees are trained to listen and treat customers with respect and demonstrate
dedication to problem resolution.
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Product development process: Haidilao constantly strives to improve the quality and
diversify its products. They have a new product research and development process, from
testing new dishes and improving recipes to evaluating and making final decisions. This
process helps Haidilao maintain freshness and creativity in their menu, meeting the
diversity and changing needs of customers.
Haidilao's store design and management is fun and creative. The large restaurant space
with tables from 2 to over 10 people is not only suitable for a couple's date but also suitable
for close friends or families gathering. The restaurant space is quite spacious and all tables
have eating utensils set up. The atmosphere at the store is also focused on making
customers feel relaxed and comfortable - they can interact and enjoy Haidilao products
comfortably. A special feature is that despite being located in commercial centers, Haidilao
hot pot restaurants still have private party rooms, suitable for groups that need privacy or
organize parties, birthdays, festivals,... In addition, the restaurant also has its own play area
for children so families can feel secure and eat comfortably.
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The store strictly applies food safety rules and standards. At Haidilao, customers can
check the service position in the restaurant's kitchen, clearly and tactfully affirming their
commitment to strict food safety and hygiene. Specifically, the staff taking orders will wear
a mask to ensure hygiene when communicating with customers, have their hair tied in a
high bun, and use a half-head cap. Waiters wear completely tight clothing, especially tight
wristbands, to avoid touching dishes when presenting food to customers. Eating utensils
are always kept in the setup cabinet - the drying cabinet has an absolute disinfection system.
In particular, Haidilao also allows diners to view kitchen cameras right at the dining table
to feel secure about food hygiene and safety - something not all F&B chains can do.
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Managing Marketing Strategies and the Marketing-Mix
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1. Product, Services
• Dietary Accommodations: Offer clear labeling for broths and ingredients that cater
to dietary restrictions like vegetarian, vegan, or allergies.
• Localize the Extras: In addition to their existing service offerings, consider
incorporating Vietnamese-inspired amenities like green tea or local desserts to add
a touch of cultural familiarity.
• Haidilao has always been famous for its customer service and continuous
improvement, putting customer experience first. Haidilao should continuously train
and develop its staff to provide professional, friendly and efficient service. This
includes an emphasis on communication skills, kindness and attention to detail to
create the best possible customer experience.
2. Price
• Offer Smaller Portions: Vietnamese diners might be more price-conscious. Consider
offering smaller portion options for individual ingredients or combo meals with a
curated selection at a more attractive price point.
• Create special incentive packages or combos to encourage customers to make
purchases. For example, a family dinner package, a birthday package, or a group
dinner package can be attractive options.
3. Promotion
• Haidilao's way of reaching customers is mainly through eWOM, KOLs, KOCs on
media sites. Haidilao should Invest in digital marketing, including advertising on
social networks such as Facebook, Instagram, and other applications. Using digital
marketing strategies can increase customer engagement and create conversational
engagement.
• Build customer loyalty programs with membership cards with different incentives
and benefits for each card type. Currently, Haidilao has deployed membership cards
but there is only 1 card class with the same benefits among customers. A loyalty
program can help Haidilao retain and create a certain bond with its customers.
4. Place
• Haidilao is currently located in high-end locations such as major shopping centers.
However, Haidilao should research and analyze the market to understand customer
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needs and preferences. For example, when big brands (Starbucks, Highland,...) enter
Hue, they change their architecture to suit the culture and people here. Therefore,
Haidilao should research about changing the structure and design to suit the culture
if necessary.
• It is recommended to frequently change and create a unique and customer-attracting
dining space by using exceptional interior design, decorative spaces, and exquisite
on-site experiences. This helps create variety and keeps customers coming back.
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CONCLUSION
For the reasons given above and after more than 20 years of development, Haidilao has
now become a famous hotpot brand in Viet Nam’s catering industry. Haidilao has been
successful in its marketing strategy and brand management. From leveraging social
networks to reach customers and create interaction with them, to creating a platform for
employees to contribute ideas and propose initiatives, as well as implementing gift
programs and offers, providing services that meet maximum customer satisfaction
demonstrates the brand's thoughtfulness and understanding. Haidilao has proven that brand
management is not only a job of marketing experts but also a coordination between
departments within a brand. There are some suggestions for Haidilao’s service marketing
strategy, truly differentiated personalized services, optimizing dish pricing standards,
providing diversified value-added services and adopting reasonable and effective
marketing methods. It is expected that Vietnamese restaurants can adapt some of the
significant strategies of Haidilao to expand Vietnamese cuisine abroad. We hope that the
report will receive due consideration as we did thorough research on Haidilao Vietnam’s
marketing activities.
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