Pollo Campero eyes Colombian market

Guatemalan fried chicken restaurant chain Pollo Campero has expressed interest in making a foray into the Colombian market. The company is said to be entering the local market through an alliance with local fast food chain Kokoriko, although the latter has declined to make comments in this respect. Pollo Campero currently operates more than 240 restaurants in Central America, Spain, China, US and is planning to expand in South America. In Colombia, Pollo Campero would directly compete with KFC, Pollo Frisby, Kokoriko, Brasa Roja, Cali Mio and Cali Vea.

Publication: Esmerk - News monitoring
Provider: Esmerk
November 9, 2009

Pizza Hut opens new restaurant in Guatemala

Pizza Hut has recently invested USD 1.4 million in its 30th restaurants in Guatemala. The new restaurants has a capacity of 360 people and a car park with a capacity of 140 cars. Pizza Hut Guatemala plans to open units in Santa Elena Peten, Antigua Guatemala, Retalhuleu, Escuintla, Huhuetenango, Quetzaltenango and in Eskala Roosevelt by late 2008.

Publication: BIS - Business Information Systems
Provider: Business Information Systems
Date: August 1, 2008

Showcolate establishes foothold in Guatemalan market

Brazilian franchise Showcolate, which developed the fondue express concept, has opened its first kiosk in Guatemala two weeks ago. Showcolate franchise has been launched in Guatemala by Inversiones Morataya (Inmosa), which plans to open other two kiosks in the country by 2009 and to expand business to El Salvador and Costa Rica. The production of cocoa of Guatemala reaches 1.900 metric tons. Exports reached USD 30.8 million in 2007 and USD 5.8 million by May 2008.

Publication: BIS - Business Information Systems
Provider: Business Information Systems
Date: July 28, 2008