IHOP Franchise Enters Guatemala

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The Guatemalan opening marks the entry of the U.S. chain, known for its pancakes, in Latin America.

"The 760 square meter restaurant can accommodate 288 people created 120 jobs and offers its famous pancakes, crepes, burgers, breakfasts and lunches," reported the article in Prensalibre.com.

Source: prensalibre.com

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