Franchises in Guatemala earn $300 million a year
Friday, June 24, 2011
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Guatemala has become the leading Central American market in franchises. Of the 350 franchises in the region, Guatemala has 300.
The franchises generate annual sales of $300 million and some 525,000 direct jobs.
Fast-food franchises are the principal type, accounting for 60 percent of the brands.
Original source (in Spanish): El Periódico