Burger King is here!
Finance Minister, Winston Jordan and US Embassy Deputy Chief of Mission, Terry Steers-Gonzalez look on as members of the Corum
Group, holder of the Burger King franchise here, and a representative of Burger King applaud the opening up of the first outlet of the
United States fast food chain in Guyana. The restaurant is located at Regent and Camp Streets, Georgetown (Delano Williams photo)
Finance Minister, Winston Jordan and US Embassy Deputy Chief of Mission, Terry Steers-Gonzalez look on as members of the Corum Group, holder of the Burger King franchise here, and a representative of Burger King applaud the opening up of the first outlet of the United States fast food chain in Guyana. The restaurant is located at Regent and Camp Streets, Georgetown (Delano Williams photo)

–Finance Minister sees it as ‘a trust in Guyana’s growing economy’

 

WITH immediate plans to develop six stores within the next few years, which translates into over 400 direct jobs for Guyanese, Corum Group on Monday evening opened the country’s first Burger King Franchise.

And where else but at the junction of one of Georgetown’s busiest shopping areas: Regent and Camp Streets.

Corum’s Clairmont Cummings

According to Clairmont Cummings, one of the Directors of the Corum Group — known for having one of the country’s most exquisite night spots and restaurants, and most recently adding the Pizza Hut brand to their repertoire — the opening of Burger King here represents their continued desire to bring to Guyana a First World experience.

Cummings was candid in his address, highlighting the tireless work done over the last two years in order to be given the greenlight by the principals of Burger King, a company founded in 1953 as InstaBurger King, a restaurant chain based in Jacksonville, Florida.

He said that Corum is more than happy to add to the over 15,000 Burger King locations worldwide, and promised to bring the same experience and taste to these shores.

It was also announced that the company will, very soon, be opening another Burger King outlet at the ever-popular Giftland Mall at Turkeyen, on the lower East Coast.

Finance Minister, Winston Jordan, who delivered the keynote address, said he’s pleased that such an initiative is coming from a group of young Guyanese who, in spite of the odds and the naysayers, put the proverbial money where their mouth is and invested in our country’s development.

The newly-opened Burger King outlet at the corner of Camp and Regent Streets (Photos by Delano Williams)

Said the Minister: “The Corum Group, perhaps recognising that Guyana is on the cusp of an exciting new phase of development, seems to have embarked on a journey that includes capitalising on the myriad of gaps within the local food industry.
“It dawned upon me that it was only recently that you launched Pizza Hut; now it is Burger King.”

He went on to say that the opening of a Burger King franchise here is testimony to the belief Guyana’s progressive young entrepreneurs have in themselves, and their preparedness to invest in the future of their country.

“It is also a relief that we do not have to see our salvation in strangers from lands afar, though we welcome and encourage foreign investment,” Minister Jordan said, adding:
“It is right here in our citizens who make a conscious effort to not fall into the trap of perpetuating the negatives that seem never to be in short supply.”

Finance Minister Winston Jordan at last evening’s opening of Burger King

 

Noting that “Guyana is open for business,” Minister Jordan told the gathering of media operatives, diplomats and other invitees that the Government of Guyana is willing to work with any investor that is committed to the growth and development of this country.
“We will hold the hands of any citizen who is willing to work to unlock the potential that has long been bandied about,” the outspoken finance minister declared.
“We will partner with you to weather the challenges that may arise in the quest to make Guyana a better country.”

Meanwhile, Terry Steers-Gonzalez, the US Embassy’s Deputy Chief of Mission, noted that the opening of Burger King in Guyana will add to the country’s landscape, while also telling Americans that the country is on the rise and ready for business.

SHARE THIS ARTICLE :
Facebook
Twitter
WhatsApp

2 thoughts on “Burger King is here!”

  1. One part of me thinks this is a solid investment in Guyana’s food and beverage options. The other part of me thinks this is just another opportunity for Guyanese to get more obese, high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease, etc.

    Note: I do enjoy a BBQ Bacon Whopper Sandwich with fries and a coke.

    ,

    1. Ditto. On learning the news, my first thoughts were, “Junk Food” followed by my second thought, “Healthy eating options may be already factored in and displayed.” A rival “fast food global chain” was forced to provide healthy eating options when it was proven that obesity, high sugar levels and blood pressure, tooth decay, aggressive behaviour, etc mainly found in children was prevalent. Parents were re-educated to the point that they managed the sugar cravings as well as the safe amounts of junk food their children ate. Great for employment and talent scouting for management and entrepreneurialism in staff and a positive move towards Guyana’s economic growth, fingers crossed.

Leave a Comment

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

All our printed editions are available online
emblem3
Subscribe to the Guyana Chronicle.
Sign up to receive news and updates.
We respect your privacy.