Our Beginnings

In March 1971, in the vibrant city of San Pedro Sula, Tiendas Lady Lee was founded, marking the beginning of a business journey that has left a profound impact on the commercial and social development of Honduras and Central America. This first step laid the foundation for what would later become Corporación Lady Lee, one of the most solid and influential business groups in the region.

In its early years, Tiendas Lady Lee focused on the sale of stockings and women’s accessories, standing out for offering innovative, high-quality, and affordable products, with a customer-centric approach focused on the needs of Honduran women. Its modern and approachable business model for the time allowed it to quickly position itself in the minds of consumers.

With vision, commitment, and a strong entrepreneurial spirit, the company evolved steadily. The expansion of its product lines reflected its close connection with market trends and the needs of Honduran families. Over time, Lady Lee transformed into a full-scale department store, offering a wide range of home products, including appliances, furniture, technology, decorative items, clothing, and more.

Thanks to its constant innovation, customer service excellence, and strong commitment to quality, Tiendas Lady Lee became the leading home goods retail chain in Honduras. This growth laid the groundwork for a more ambitious corporate vision: diversifying operations, expanding regionally, and generating a greater economic and social impact.

Today, more than five decades later, Corporación Lady Lee proudly celebrates over 54 years of history, playing a key role in the social, economic, and commercial development of Central America. During this time, we have built a strong corporate structure, integrating a diverse and successful group of companies through our five strategic divisions:

Our Divisions

Retail

Tiendas Lady Lee, Credilee, and Price Home

Real Estate

City Mall, Megaplaza, Novaplaza, City Center by Lady Lee, and Ventu Plaza

Food & Beverage

Wendy’s, Papa John’s, and Cafetini

Entertainment

City Games, Megacinemas

Services

EvoLLution, LL360, Venturex, and Workout Anytime

Hospitalidad

Hilton Garden Inn, AC Marriott, and Intercontinental

Mission and Vision

Mission

To offer products and services of the highest quality through differentiated customer service, supported by operational excellence to ensure customer preference.

Vision

To be the leading corporation across all our business units, promoting economic development in the region while operating as a socially responsible company.

Our Values

Discipline

With strength and resilience in the face of challenges, we achieve our goals.

Respect

We recognize, appreciate, and value the qualities and rights of others.

Integrity

We act with honesty and transparency in everything we do.

Commitment

Committed to our mission and vision, we strive to grow across all our business units.

Operational Excellence

We always pursue the highest quality and maximum efficiency.                                 

Customer Service

Our mission is to provide differentiated service that ensures customer preference.

Solidarity

We are socially responsible and contribute to the well-being of those in need.

Executive Committee

We have a team of top-level professionals with extensive experience across various business areas and corporate functions.

Marcela Vega

Real Estate Division Director

Felix Rivera

Corporate Director of Marketing and Advertising

Douglas Delgado

Corporate Legal Director

Javier Fonseca

Corporate IT Director

Jaime Lool

Retail Division Director

Carlos Paz

Franchise Division Director

Carlos Zelaya

Commercial Director, Retail Division

Fernando Turcios

Corporate Legal Director

Jonathan Flores

Corporate Controller

Walter Bonilla

Corporate Finance Manager (HN)

Andrea Durán

Corporate Finance Manager (CR)

Mario León

Corporate Administrative Manager

Juan Carlos Cascante

Hospitality Division Director

Paulo Herrera

External Board Member

Alejandro Antillón

External Board Member

Orlando Sarmiento

External Board Member

Bernardo Alfaro

External Board Member

Juan Carlos Umaña

External Board Member

Quotes from Our Directors

Our Evolution

1971

Lady Lee Stores Grand Opening

1991

The first franchise agreement was signed with Wendy’s International in Columbus, Ohio, USA.

1991

Lady Lee Stores diversified its product lines and became a department store. It currently operates 27 stores nationwide.

1995

Megaplaza opens in San Pedro Sula, becoming the first shopping mall.

2000

Megaplaza La Ceiba Grand Opening

2005

CityMall San Pedro Sula

2008

Megaplaza Tocoa - Megaplaza Villanueva

2009

Megaplaza Roatán

2011

Lady Lee Corporation Corporate Center

2011

The Lady Lee Foundation is formalized as the social arm of CLL.

2012

City Mall Tegucigalpa Opening

2015

City Mall Costa Rica

2017

EvoLLution Agency Grand Opening

2018

Novaplaza

2018

City Games opens in Honduras and Costa Rica

2019

LL 360

2020 - 2021

Opening of Venture X in Costa Rica and Spain

2021

Opening of the new coffee chain, Cafetini

2021

Opening of the new retail chain, Price Home

2021

Opening of Workout Anytime gym

2022

Opening of the Papa John’s franchise

2023

Opening of the new cinema chain, Megacinemas

2023

Megaplaza arrives in San Pedro Sula in the Palenque area

2023

Opening of Novaplaza in Tela, Satélite, Danlí, and La Ceiba

2023

Opening of Hilton Garden Inn in Costa Rica
And there’s more to come...