America’s top multinational fast food chain, Burger King, has launched its first outlet in Nigeria.
The latest outlet which was inaugurated by Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabamila, is located at the Victoria Island of Lagos State.
Speaking at the occasion, Gbajabiamila, who expressed delight at the choice of the Burger King Corporation picking Nigeria enthused that the outlet would be the highest revenue-generating branch throughout the world.
He assured Burger King Corporation that Federal Government would do whatever it could to assist and make the business climate easier for the American fast food chain.
In her remark, U.S. Mission Commercial Counselor, Jennifer Woods, welcomed the arrival of the legendary U.S. brand in Nigeria.
While highlighting the impact new businesses have on emerging economies, especially a well-known name like Burger King in a market such as Nigeria, she explained that its presence will help provide job opportunities as it expands to new locations across the country.
Present at the grand opening ceremony were managers from Burger King’s global team including Robert Lu, General Manager for Burger King UK, Middle East, and Africa, and Almu Miguel-Romero, Area Franchise Lead for Sub-Saharan Africa.
