Popeyes Food Chain Arrives Costa Rica

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Victor Ruiz, director of franchise operations, said that plans for the next two years include the opening of seven new restaurants, estimating an investment of about $ 6 million.

"This chain has about 2,000 outlets in 30 countries including Honduras, Panama, Puerto Rico and the United States", commented the article in Nacion.com.

Source: Nacion.com

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