Fast Casual: How Pollo Campero is Honoring Its Heritage and Thriving in the U.S.

After starting in Guatemala as a small family business, Pollo Campero has grown to 400 units worldwide, with 85 of those being located in the U.S. Now, with 50 years of experience to draw on, Pollo Campero is looking to further expand in the U.S.

2021 was quite the successful year for the brand, and it is only expected to grow from there, with plans to open 250 more units across the U.S. in the next five years. As each of these locations open, franchisees will be given robust training on how to run the business. Training includes learning about the tools and technology used, the quality of the products, the different phases of managing a restaurant, how to ensure consistency and more.

Pollo Campero thrives not only because of its quality food and service but also because of its loyal Central American fanbase that loves the brand's historical heritage and family-oriented atmosphere. The key to the brand’s success also lies in its ingredients. The high-quality ingredients contribute to the home-cooked experience and honor its Central American beginnings.

*To see the brand’s full reported financials, please reference Pollo Campero’s Franchise Disclosure Document (updated July 13, 2022).