El Salvador: “Maridos de Alquiler" Arrives

©image: Maridos de Alquiler

The "Husbands for Hire" concept was born in Costa Rica in 2000, offering home maintenance through plumbing, electricity and construction technicians, among others.

According to Laprensagrafica.com, "The Salvadoran Company, Soluciones Prácticas, is the owner of the franchise, and it said that it hopes to support people who have lost their jobs due to the crisis through the company, especially those from the construction sector."

The franchise operates in Costa Rica, Panama, El Salvador and Mexico. It is about to open in Guatemala and it is also holding negotiations in Honduras.

Source: laprensagrafica.com

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