Phở Hòa is described as the largest U.S. pho chain, operating more than 70 locations in seven countries.
Phở Hòa was founded in California in 1983 and grew through franchising, giving it a broader international footprint than most pho restaurant brands. The chain is based in Sacramento, while its first restaurant was established in San Jose. Its expansion connected Vietnamese cuisine with the fast-growing franchise model used by other American restaurant chains.
The locations cited for Phở Hòa include the United States, Canada, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, South Korea, and Taiwan. That international spread explains the wording “in seven countries” and distinguishes the chain from smaller regional brands such as Pho 75, which is associated mainly with the Washington, D.C., and Philadelphia areas.
The figure is historical rather than a permanent current count: restaurant locations can open, close, or change ownership. Still, for the source’s stated comparison, Phở Hòa is the canonical answer. It should not be confused with Pho 24, a Vietnamese chain connected to Highlands Coffee, or Phở Hùng, another separate brand.