Pollo Campero VP talks competition, standing out

In an episode of the Restaurant Operator Podcast, Mandy Detwiler of Pizza Marketplace and QSRweb interviews Blas Escarcega, VP of franchise development for…

Pollo Campero growing Louisiana footprint

February 3, 2025

Pollo Campero, a Central American chicken franchise with over 100 U.S. locations in the U.S., is growing its presence in Louisiana. Franchisees Diego Ruiz and…

How Pollo Campero uses tourism to scout real estate

by Blas Escarcega — VP of Franchise Development, Pollo Campero

Blas Escarcega, VP of Franchise of Pollo Campero, discusses how the brand harnessed the power of tourism, to open in high-traffic, tourist-friendly areas to…

How Pollo Campero's focus on 'REIR' translates to lower turnover

Pollo Campero Chief Operating Officer and Managing Director LJ Rodas explains why its employee turnover rate is 40% lower than the industry standard.

Pollo Campero opening 3rd Tennessee store

May 7, 2024

Alberto Sosa, who owns two Pollo Campero franchises in Tennessee, is bringing the Central American chicken concept to the Nashville suburb of Smyrna at 361 N…

Pollo Campero opens in Manhattan

March 10, 2023

Pollo Campero, a Guatemalan-born fast casual brand, has opened in New York's Manhattan at 601 Eighth Ave., near Port Authority, with another slated for next…

How Pollo Campero plans to dominate in US

Blas Escarcega, director of Franchise Development of Pollo Campero, discusses how the 400-unit chain born in Guatemala, plans to thrive in the U.S.

Pollo Campero continues LA expansion

November 3, 2022

Pollo Campero, a Guatemalan-born fast casual restaurant. is continuing to grow its presence in the Los Angeles area, opening three locations this year in…

Pollo Campero hires marketing director

August 10, 2022

Mark Priestland, a former Papa John's marketing executive, is joining Pollo Campero as marketing director to help the brand add 250 restaurants in the U.S. by…