Six brands take part in hotel industry meeting in Guatemala
BAC, INGUAT and URBOP brought together more than 50 industry leaders to discuss expansion, hotel conversions and new projects.
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The latest franchise news from Guatemala: new brands, market updates, regulation and events, curated by the Quality Franchise Association.
llaollao opens two more stores in Guatemala, bringing its total to seven
The frozen yoghurt chain adds two stores in Guatemala, while its Latin American sales rise by 23% in the first nine months of 2026.
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Restaurants in Guatemala: what four chains reveal
A November review compares the presence of McDonald’s, Pizza Hut, Wendy’s and TGI Fridays, distinguishing between restaurants and delivery formats.
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INVERTUR 2026 explores hotel franchising in Guatemala
Marriott International and OxoHotel discussed hotel franchising at a BAC forum that brought together more than 300 representatives in Guatemala.
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Interjet proposes franchises in Guatemala, with no launch date yet
Interjet is discussing a five-aircraft franchise costing around US$100 million with Guatemalan businesspeople, but no contracts or flights are confirmed.
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Multiópticas plans franchise launch in Guatemala in 2027
The Spanish company has agreed a deal with Disresa to enter Guatemala in 2027, with an initial focus on shopping centres.
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FANYF schedules talk with Guatemalan franchising expert
José Roberto Fernández was listed on the 15 October programme for a session on best practice in expansion through franchising.
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Flying Tiger Copenhagen enters Guatemala with Alsicorp
The Danish brand announces its arrival at Paseo Cayalá with Franquicias Alsicorp and plans for growth in Guatemala and Central America.
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McDía Feliz donates Q13.4 million to charities in Guatemala
McDonald’s donated Q13,399,162 to four organisations to support family accommodation, cardiac care, therapy and child nutrition.
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Miniso opens a store with exclusive Marvel products
Emisoras Unidas reports the opening of a Miniso store with exclusive Marvel products. The available information does not specify its location or product range.
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Suma announces its 46th store at Gran Vía Roosevelt
Suma’s announced opening at Gran Vía Roosevelt features 3,500 m² of retail space and 169 jobs, including 111 newly created roles.
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Restalia steps up 100 Montaditos expansion in Guatemala and Panama
Restalia’s Latin American expansion includes new 100 Montaditos openings in Guatemala and Panama, according to Europa Press.
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BAC holds the first Pay-Volution event in Guatemala
The first Pay-Volution event features among September’s business news. Here is what the franchise community can confirm and what remains unknown.
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H&M to open its third Guatemala store at Portales
The opening is scheduled for 19 September. The 2,141-square-metre Portales store will include the H&M Move sportswear range.
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McDonald’s announces date for McDía Feliz 2026 in Guatemala
A report published on 22 September covers the announcement of McDía Feliz 2026. The available extract does not confirm the date of the event.
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Toys “R” Us includes Guatemala in 60-store expansion plan
Cotton Candy International has announced plans for 60 stores across six markets over five years. Guatemala is included, but no local opening details have been provided.
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PRISMAMODA opens its fourth Guatemalan store in Escuintla
The Salvadoran brand opens at Interplaza Escuintla, bringing its network to 21 stores across Guatemala and El Salvador.
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Franchising in Guatemala: September openings and recruitment
H&M announces its third shop, Olive Garden recruits staff and McDonald’s adds new locations: three developments in Guatemala’s franchise sector.
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Dollarcity records 124 stores in Guatemala and reaches 800 across Latin America
Guatemala was Dollarcity’s second-largest market at the end of June 2026. The chain later announced that it had reached 800 stores across five countries.
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Pollo Campero reaches 150 restaurants in Guatemala
Emisoras Unidas reported the opening of Pollo Campero’s 150th restaurant in Guatemala, a milestone that calls for a clear distinction between network scale and franchising.
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