35 persons employed, Chicken n Burger Delight opens in Region 2

…$95M invested in new branch

A new branch of the fast-food franchise, ‘Chicken N Burger Delight’, has been officially opened at Richmond Public Road, Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam) and is set to provide employment for about 35 people.
The new branch was opened on Friday last and is the third branch of this franchise. The other ‘Chicken N Burger Delight’ was opened in December 2019, at the Vreed-en-Hoop junction, Region Three (Essequibo Islands -West Demerara) and the second branch in Leonora Village, WCD.
Speaking at the opening on the new branch, Managing Director of the Franchise, Chetan Puran said that some of $95 million was invested into the business expansion to Essequibo Coast.
He also noted that to facilitate the daily operations of the business, 35 local residents along the Essequibo Coast have been enlisted, bringing the total employment count across the three branches to 120 individuals.
“Chicken and Delight are proud to add to the little changing landscape in Guyana… Chicken and Burger Delight don’t just come in neighborhood and establish they add value to the community and the entire Essequibo. We are committed to work with the residents for job opportunities and the other sectors… we committed to purchase chicken from local residents to benefit resident of this region,” he said
Aware of Region Two’s upcoming developments, Puran assured that the new outlet is well-equipped to meet market demands while prioritising local employment.
Also providing brief remarks at the opening ceremony were former Mayor of the Anna Regina Town Council, Rajindra Prabulall, and other members of the Puran family who are also business owners.