Nam Heong plans to open 25 branches by 2020

KUALA LUMPUR: Nam Heong Kopitiam Sdn Bhd plans to expand its footprint throughout Peninsular Malaysia in opening 25 branches by 2020, up from the current five.

Chief executive officer Andy Goh said the branches, a mix of the Nam Heong Ipoh and Nam Heong Vintage brands, would be scattered around the Peninsular, with the Klang Valley being prioritised, followed by Penang and Johor Bahru.

“Usually, people will have to drive around to various places in Ipoh town to hunt for the local dishes.

“With the expansion of our outlets, consumers can enjoy authentic Ipoh delicacies everywhere,” he told Bernama on the sidelines of the opening of a fifth outlet at the Pavilion here yesterday.

However, Goh pointed out that getting the right locations and business partners remained a major concern.

“If we manage to secure spaces in crowded and populous areas, particularly shopping malls, we will definitely go for it.

“Of course, getting the right business partner is also important to ensure business sustainability,” he said.

On sales at the newly opened branch, Goh expressed confidence it could hit at least RM300,000 in monthly sales.

“We are likely to draw between 500- 600 visitors a day on weekends, so there should be no problem for us to garner the sales volume,” he said, adding, the influx of Chinese tourists was also seen as a plus for the business.

Founded in 1958, Nam Heong is well- known for its chicken hor fun ( rice noodles), egg tarts and white coffee.

Other than the newly launched outlet, Nam Heong also has a presence in Ipoh ( two outlets), Subang and in Damansara Uptown. — Bernama