Free rent for one lucky student as Boojum puts focus on price hikes

Almost half of burrito firm’s employees are students and accommodation is ‘one of the biggest issues’

Belfast-headquartered burrito chain Boojum has launched a new marketing drive aimed at third-level students facing rising rental costs in cities around the country.

Boojum’s ‘Pay My Rent’ campaign will see the chain pay one student’s rent for one year with the aim of highlighting the impact of Ireland’s ongoing housing crisis on students seeking accommodation away from home during the college term.

The Boojum chain employs 470 people at 18 outlets in Dublin, ...