Operations

Pollo Campero growing Louisiana footprint

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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 Mauricio Blanco, who also own a site in Kenner, will open at 4808 Lapalco Blvd., in Marrero.

"The brand loyalty is incredible," Ruiz said in a company press release. "Pollo Campero has a legacy customer base — many people know the brand from their home countries in Central America like Honduras, Guatemala and El Salvador. Customers bring the food back to America when they travel because they are so proud of it."

"Diego and Mauricio show the kind of drive and commitment that make Pollo Campero successful," Blas Escarcega, VP of Franchise Development, said in the release. "Their enthusiasm for the brand and knowledge of the Louisiana market will help them bring Pollo Campero to even more neighborhoods in the state."

Founded in 1971 in Guatemala, Pollo Campero has over 350 locations.