El Meson Sandwiches
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| Type | Private |
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| Industry | Fast Food |
| Founded | Aguadilla, Puerto Rico (1972) |
| Founder(s) | Felipe Perez Sr. |
| Headquarters | Mayagüez, Puerto Rico |
| Key people | Felipe Perez Jr. (President) |
| Products | Sandwiches Salads Other food products |
| Website | El Meson Sandwiches.com |
El Meson Sandwiches is a Puerto Rican fast food sandwich chain based in Mayagüez, Puerto Rico. The company sells sandwiches, breakfast, salads and other Puerto Rican foods. There are over 30 shops in the chain, which employs more than 1,000 employees .[1]
[edit] History
El Meson was founded on July 4, 1972, by Felipe Perez Sr. The first store was on a strip mall in Aguadilla.[2] The restaurant quickly became very popular. In 1986, Felipe's eldest son, Felipe Perez Jr. became president and opened the second store in Mayagüez Mall. In 1988, the store in Plaza Las Américas was founded, considered a large milestone for a small company. The company continued to grow around the island. In 1996, it opened its current headquarters in Mayagüez. The store also created a new concept called Meso Express found in gas stations. There are also several stores joined with Baskin-Robbins and Dunkin' Donuts,as well as a concept aimed at a more healthy menu called Meso Lite. Today, the company has stores all around the island, including one in Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport. It is one of the largest food chains in Puerto Rico.
[edit] References
- ^ Taina Rosa, "El Meson de Felipe: Sandwich chain thrives for 30 years by adapting its menu to consumer tastes, incorporating new store formats", Caribbean Business vol 31, no 28, accessed 20 December 2008
- ^ El Meson Sandwiches; Our History - accessed 15 January 2008
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