A survey carried out by Nacion.com on the franchising industry revealed that about 40 new stores will generate 360 ​​jobs this year, compared to the 654 redundancies recorded in fast food restaurants segment in 2015.

See also: "Fast Food" in Costa Rica: Some Leave, Others Expand"

Nacion.com reported that "... in the case of the firm QSRD (Popeyes and Little Caesars), they have plans to open 12 stores. Pizza Hut plans to open seven locations in which to invest $ 2.1 million. Papa John's will be investing $1.5 million in four locations. On the other hand, Taco Bell will open two stores in the greater metropolitan area and one outside it after August. "

See also: Costa Rica: Is The Fast Food Industry Saturated?

Source: Nacion.com

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