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Corporate expansion in Costa Rica

Overview

Major corporations are expanding their presence in Costa Rica through new locations and job creation. In October, McDonald’s franchise operator Arcos Dorados opened its first restaurant in Puntarenas, which created 36 new jobs and included various digital and drive-thru service channels.

By November, Walmart announced the opening of five new retail locations, including a Maxi Palí in Talamanca, which is expected to result in 89 new jobs. Concurrently, Arcos Dorados initiated recruitment efforts for a new restaurant in Jacó, scheduling job fairs in Puntarenas and Jacó to fill various crew and management roles.

Entities

Arcos Dorados · Walmart · Jacó · McDonald’s · Puntarenas

Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Walmart and McDonald’s announce job expansions in Costa Rica

    Walmart is opening five new stores in Costa Rica, creating 89 jobs, while McDonald’s announces recruitment for a new location in Jacó.

  2. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    McDonald's opens first restaurant in Puntarenas, Costa Rica

    McDonald's has opened its 81st restaurant in Costa Rica, located in Puntarenas, creating 36 new jobs and expanding its presence in the Pacific region.

Sources

elmundo.cr · elsoldeoccidente.com · ticosland.com · ticoslandia.com