Business

$400,000 investment generates 20 more jobs

December 30, 2023 7:20 am

Business owner Vinesh Dayal

Lunch Box Restaurant has created 20 more jobs for people in Labasa.

The fast-food outlet has expanded its outlet to include a 175-seater that now employs 36 Fijians.

Business owner Vinesh Dayal says the restaurant, initially an 84-seater, has been expanded due to demand.

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“We initially had only 18 staff at Lunch Box until now, we’ve taken another 20 people. The sitting capacity increases from 84 to 175.”

Dayal says they invested $400,000 for this expansion.

He adds that he sees potential in Labasa; hence, he decides to venture into expanding its service to the people in the Northern Division.