Grupo Monge Invests $45 Million in Regional Expansion

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Company president Gastón Monge commented they plan to open 40 new stores in Guatemala using the “Gallo más Gallo” brand.

“In Honduras, Grupo M will invest $15 million in 20 new stores”, reported Nacion.com. “5 stores are planned for Nicaragua, which will cost between $2.5 and $5 million”.

Source: Nacion.com

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