Without having yet determined the location of the branches, the company held an employment fair in Guatemala to recruit for the new restaurants.

"The director of Human Resources at McDonald's Mesoamerica, Patricia Cofino, explained that those interested in working in this area, even if they don’t have any experience, can start being trained with a degree in Hamburgerology. After two years of this course they can go to the University of Chicago to get a degree in Restaurant Management," reported Siglo21.com.gt

Source: siglo21.com.gt

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