According to information provided by the directors of the company, the new service points will be located in the surroundings of La Sabana, Alajuela, eastern sector of San José, Cartago and one outside the Greater Metropolitan Area whose location is still under study.

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During 2020 and in the context of the pandemic, the restaurant chain bet on the Costa Rican market by investing in the opening of four new establishments. Currently Burger King operates 27 stores in the country.

Vladimir Monestel, Marketing Director of Burger King told Elobservador.cr that "... the company has bet on novelty, good prices and friendly and safe places in these almost 5 years (since it restarted operations in Costa Rica)" .

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Regarding the strategies applied in this context of pandemic, Monestel explained that "... the pandemic meant important adjustments for the company, but it managed not only to maintain its payroll but also opened points of sale and expanded its menu." For example, the company offered familiar products at an affordable price. In addition, it launched promotions such as free Whopper-flavored dog biscuits to those who bought a meal.

Source: elobservadorcr.com

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