KFC opens first restaurant in Berbice

On November 1, 2026, at 15:03 local time, KFC Guyana, operated by Beharry Restaurant Operations Inc. under the Beharry Group, officially cut the ribbon on its brand-new dining location along Rosignol Public Road, extending the global fried chicken chain’s reach to West Berbice and adjacent residential communities for the very first time.
Prior to this launch, all KFC locations across Guyana were concentrated exclusively in Regions 3 and 4, making the Rosignol store the brand’s first strategic foray into Regions 5 and 6 as part of its multi-year national expansion roadmap. The newly launched outlet is far more than a new dining destination for local residents: it functions as a targeted economic injection for the Rosignol area, designed to drive job creation, upskill local workforces, and stimulate broader commercial activity in a region that has historically seen limited large-scale quick-service restaurant investment.
All frontline and operational roles at the new Rosignol location are filled by local community residents, with every team member completing comprehensive certified training modules covering standardized food preparation protocols, customer service best practices, global food safety compliance benchmarks, and end-to-end restaurant operations management. KFC Guyana’s official statement notes that these roles do not merely deliver immediate, stable household income for local families: they also transfer transferable professional competencies that will support long-term career trajectories for participants, whether they advance within the KFC network or apply their skills across Guyana’s growing hospitality sector.
The ripple economic impacts of the new outlet extend well beyond its four walls, according to company leadership. The operation will generate sustained new demand for local third-party service providers, including local transportation fleets, commercial maintenance teams, on-site security personnel, and other local support vendors, funneling additional revenue into the surrounding local economy. The opening also adds a high-profile, internationally recognized commercial tenant to Rosignol’s fast-evolving business district, supporting the area’s broader reputation as a viable regional commercial hub for future outside investment.
Paul Subryan, Chief Executive Officer of KFC Guyana and Beharry Restaurant Operations Inc., emphasized during the launch ceremony that the new location signals far more than a routine network expansion. “This opening is a tangible demonstration of our unwavering confidence in Berbice’s untapped growth potential, and our core corporate commitment to channeling targeted investment, stable employment, and new skill-building opportunities to communities across every region of Guyana,” Subryan stated. “We are especially proud that local residents will be the primary beneficiaries of both the new career pathways we are creating, and the easy access to KFC’s beloved menu offerings that families in this area have requested for years.”
The launch aligns directly with the overarching corporate social investment mandate of the Beharry Group, which has prioritized backing business ventures that deliver shared long-term value for local communities, create sustainable full-time employment, and drive inclusive national economic development as Guyana continues its period of rapid broad-based economic expansion.
Since the Beharry Group acquired the KFC Guyana franchise in 2016, the brand has grown its national footprint from a small handful of locations to a total of 13 operational outlets, with a stated ongoing focus on responsible, community-centered expansion, continuous upgrades to customer dining experiences, and targeted outreach to underserved regional markets. The new Rosignol location is now fully operational, serving KFC’s iconic Original Recipe and Spicy fried chicken, alongside its full lineup of popular combo meals, signature sides, and fan-favorite desserts, inviting customers across Regions 5 and 6 to access the brand’s classic “Finger Lickin’ Good” offerings closer than ever to their homes.