Bagelmen's is the second large fast food chain which has closed its operations in the country this year. The closure of seven premises located in San Pedro, Lindora, Rohrmoser, Sabanilla, Heredia, Escazú and Guinoes, was announced by the owners of the company on January 24, without providing further details.

Nacion.com reports that "... At the moment, the owners of the firm, Malcolm Matheson and Isabel Schaer, have not provided statements about the closure." "... The firm, besides having its premises, also sold its products to supermarkets and hotels such as the Marriott, Four Seasons and Intercontinental. "

For its part, the director of the National Franchise Center , Karol Fallas, added "... The company reported, in August last year, 110 employees in seven establishments. "

Source: Nacion.com

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