The arrival of Red Lobster, Olive Garden and more Longhorn Steakhouse eateries to Puerto Rican shores will represent the creation of some 2,000 new jobs and investments of about $36 million by 2017.
Local franchisee Restaurant Operators Inc. announced Monday it has entered into an agreement with Darden Restaurants Inc. to develop and operate eight Olive Garden restaurants and a minimum of three additional LongHorn restaurants in Puerto Rico over the next seven years.
Wendco of Puerto Rico Inc., franchisee of the Wendy’s restaurant chain, is expanding its operations aggressively this year, with plans to invest $8.1 million to open six new locations and remodel three existing stores throughout the island.