Pollo Campero To Bring Flavorful Chicken Meals To Tampa Bay

TAMPA, FL — Pollo Campero, known for its QSR chicken meals, has officially announced its franchising plan to expand into Tampa Bay with three to five locations.

Pollo Campero plans to open 40 new restaurants in Florida in the next five years, including the Tampa Bay franchises.

The popular Central American fast-food restaurant currently has 77 U.S. locations open and in development.

Based in Dallas, Texas, Pollo Campero was launched in 1971 as a small, family-owned restaurant in Guatemala. With recipes for traditional fried chicken, citrus-grilled chicken and extra crunchy chicken, the restaurant chain has expanded around the world.

“Pollo Campero has become more than just a meal for customers around the world – it creates a sense of nostalgia. Many of our customers grew up with us and were introduced to our flavorful meals through family gatherings. Today, the broad appeal of the Pollo Campero brand is reaching households from coast to coast in the U.S.,” said Sam Wong, director of franchising for Pollo Campero.

Flavorful recipes combined with the company's family-oriented culture and customer loyalty have enabled the restaurant to expand even during a global pandemic, he said.

“Having maintained our legacy for 50 years and upholding the same values today is proof of the commitment we have to our customers, and we are incredibly eager to share that with the Tampa community," Wong said.

“The past few months are a testament to our menu, practiced business model and extensive franchise support that sets us apart from the rest,” said Wong. “The challenges we have faced during the last six months have been challenging, but the pandemic has proven our ability to adapt and speaks to the appeal of both our business model and franchise opportunity. As we work to provide our employees, customers and community members with a safe and secure environment, we feel now is the time to bring Pollo Campero to Tampa.”

Prospective franchise owners looking to become a part of the Pollo Campero growth in Tampa Bay should possess financial, operational and development capabilities, as well as leadership skills and a passion and commitment to the Campero family. Ideal candidates have multi-unit operational restaurant experience, as well as the capital to invest in area development agreements for at least three to five Pollo Campero locations.

Wong can be reached at 949-769-3979 or sam.wong@somoscmi.com.