Pollo Campero in the top 10 of USA Today Reader’s Choice Awards 2024

August 2, 2024

Pollo Campero, the iconic CMI Brand with over 51 years of history was recognized with the second place in the Fried Chicken restaurant category in the United States and USA Today in its 10 Best section.

Experts recognize the Sabor Campero experience

The list, which included 10 finalists, was put together by USA Today 10Best Awards’ experts together with a panel of gastronomy experts. A voting phase for readers was then opened to present the final ranking where Pollo Campero was a favorite.

The media highlights “the complexity of flavors, in addition to the tradition and family legacy of Pollo Campero recipes. These unique and characteristic flavors make Pollo Campero one of the most recognized and beloved brands among the Central American public. This, added to its outstanding service and family atmosphere, creates the “Sabor Campero” experience, which has earned it more clients and consumers in different countries where the brand has expanded around the world.

Growth plans in the United States

Currently, Campero focuses its efforts on growth in the U.S. market, where it has more than 100 restaurants and presence in more than 60 cities in 20 states. Added to this is a strong expansion plan, with a goal of 250 locations by 2027.

Among its most recent milestones are the arrival of Campero in Manhattan in 2023, and the celebration of its 100th restaurant in the United States, in Miami Gardens.

As part of CMI, Corporación Multi Inversiones, the growth and strategic vision of the brand are led by Juan José Gutiérrez Mayorga and Juan Luis Bosch Gutiérrez, Chairman Presidents of CMI Foods and CMI Capital, respectively. As a multi-Latin corporation, CMI seeks to create, with family warmth, opportunities that change lives.