Boston, MA (March 31, 2009) – Chair 5, a Wellesley, Mass-based restaurant corporation, today announced the highly anticipated opening of the first Pollo Campero restaurant in Massachusetts in Chelsea on March 31, 2009. The new Pollo Campero, the world’s largest Latin American chicken restaurant chain, will mark the Guatamalen-based quick-service restaurant’s 50th store in the United States and first entrée into the New England market.
Gerry McCue from the Chelsea Public Schools, Chelsea City Manager Jay Ash, Chair 5 CEO Jeff Ackerman, Executive Director of Centro Latino Juan Vega, and Chelsea Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Don Harney. The children are Jeff Ackerman’s three kids. Photo by Jess Gatley
Pollo Campero is a family dining restaurant chain that offers customers a personalized and friendly environment, with a choice of sit-down table service, take-out, drive-thru, and delivery services.
Known for its signature, pressure-cooked chicken and authentic Latin side dishes, Pollo Campero (whose name means «chicken from the country») offers family-friendly take-out or eat-in dining. A friendly staff ambassador – as opposed to a waiter – visits each table personally to welcome guests, offer condiments, and serve after-dinner mints, underscoring the company’s commitment to offering the highest quality product while providing unparalleled customer service.
Chelsea City Manager Jay Ash, Pollo Campero Store Manager Kevin Brown, and Chelsea City Councilor At-Large Roy Avellaneda. Photo by Jess Gatley
«We are excited to introduce Pollo Campero to the citizens of Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and all New Englanders alike» said Chair 5 Chief Executive Officer Jeff Ackerman. «With its rapidly growing success, quality product and unprecedented following, Pollo Campero is something the Central American community and residents of Chelsea can be proud of.»
The new store will open its doors at 115 Park Street in Chelsea, Mass. The 3,516 square foot building will hold approximately 42 people sitting and 84 people in total. In addition, the restaurant will be open daily with drive-through dining availably until 4:00a.m. on Friday and Saturday nights.
In addition to its world-renowned fried chicken dishes, Pollo Campero serves several signature side dishes including its award-winning Campero beans, Campero rice, yucca fries and sweet plantains, grilled chicken, as well as more traditional French fries and mashed potatoes. Latin-flavored drink options include customer-favorite horchata, which is made from nuts, cinnamon and rice and tamarindo, made with fresh tamarind fruit. The restaurant’s quality products combined with excellent service, a comfortable setting, and wallet-friendly prices, attract thousands of people to each restaurant every day of the week.
Pollo Campero is noted for its festive, bright yellow and orange décor with upbeat music and developed a dedicated following across the Globe with locations both in the Americas and overseas. The concept is so popular, that oftentimes surrounding area streets are forced to close during grand openings due to an overwhelming number of customers trying to get a taste of the beloved chicken.
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