Jollibee's first Oregon location opens today. See where they're expanding next
LOS ANGELES – Jollibee is set to open its first location in Oregon May 30, marking the bee's first foray into the Beaver State.
The location at 10875 N.E. Cornell Road in Hillsboro will offer the first 50 in-store customers and the first 50 drive-thru customers one six-piece bucket of Chickenjoy fried chicken per month free for a year and an exclusive Jollibee t-shirt, according to a press release.
"The Portland metro area has a vibrant food scene that embraces international flavors, so we can't wait to introduce our joyfully unique dining experience to the area's residents and visitors, especially those seeking new and exciting culinary experiences," Maribeth Dela Cruz, Business Group Head, Honeybee Foods Corporation dba Jollibee said in the release.
The Filipino fast-food chain, whose U.S. operations are based in West Covina just east of Los Angeles, opened two stores in New Jersey earlier this year.
Jollibee was named the best fast-food fried chicken purveyor in 2024 by USA TODAY 10Best.
Here's where Jollibee is expanding next.
In an email to USA TODAY, the company said it expects further openings in:
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