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.
International Meal Company is investing $22 million over the next three years to open between 12 and 15 new restaurants in Puerto Rico, split between Margaritaville, Carl’s Jr. and Red Lobster. In total, the new operations will create 1,200 jobs in 36 months, IMC CEO Javier Gavilán said during a news conference Thursday.