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Associated Press
02-06-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Jollibee Continues Stellar Growth Across Southeast Asia, Strengthens Leadership in Key Markets
MANILA, PHILIPPINES - Media OutReach Newswire - 2 June 2025 - Jollibee, the flagship brand of Jollibee Group, continues its remarkable growth across Southeast Asia, recording strong sales performance and store expansion across key markets in the region. In Q1 2025, the brand achieved an impressive 27.8% systemwide sales growth across its Southeast Asia operations outside the Philippines, including Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, and Brunei. Jollibee's strong showing in Southeast Asia strongly contributed to the Jollibee Group's third consecutive year of record performance in 2024. With strong sales and continued store expansion, Jollibee deepens brand love and local patronage in Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, and Brunei The brand opened 51 new stores in the region in 2024, including its 200th store in Vietnam, which reflects Jollibee's commitment to bringing the joy of eating to the region's most dynamic quick-service restaurant (QSR) markets. 'We are grateful for our consumers' love for Jollibee, which reflects the strength of our flagship brand and the appeal of our offerings in different markets,' said Ernesto Tanmantiong, Global President and Chief Executive Officer of the Jollibee Group. 'Our continued strong growth across our international markets, particularly Southeast Asia, is a testament to the hard work of our team and commitment to our 5-year strategy of tripling attributable net income.' Winning with Local Love, Taste, and Innovation The brand's continuous effort to build relevance and resonance with local customers has resulted in strong local patronage across all Southeast Asian markets. In Vietnam, for example, where Jollibee now operates over 200 stores, nearly all customers are Vietnamese. In Brunei, Jollibee has established a leading position as the market leader in the QSR category, with virtually all customers also being local Bruneians. The brand is also experiencing strong community patronage in Singapore and Malaysia, where the majority of its consumers are locals. Another key driver of Jollibee's success in the region is the taste superiority of its products, especially the brand's world-famous Chickenjoy fried chicken—recognized by global platforms such as USA Today as the 'Best Fried Chicken' and lauded by renowned publications including Yahoo!, and South China Morning Post. The brand's Spicy Chickenjoy is also continuing to make waves, with many local consumers in Singapore and Malaysia praising its uniquely spicy kick compared to the competition. Beyond its fan-favorite bestsellers, Jollibee's success has also been fueled by its ability to introduce locally resonant menu innovations, including Chili Chicken in Vietnam and the Spicy Spaghetti in Malaysia, which have been well-received by local consumers. 'Our commitment to delivering superior taste has fueled our growth in Southeast Asia, and we're grateful to have passionate franchisees and partners who share in this mission,' shared Dennis Flores, President of Jollibee Europe, Middle East, Asia, and Australia. 'We are excited to strengthen these relationships, while also seeking new franchisees for new markets as we bring the joy of superior taste to more customers around the world.' Accelerating Expansion in Southeast Asia Riding on this momentum, Jollibee will continue its store network expansion across Southeast Asia, contributing to the global food company's mid-term goal of tripling its business in five years. This ongoing expansion reinforces Southeast Asia's critical role in Jollibee Group's global growth strategy, as the company continues its commitment to spreading joy through superior taste through global expansion, combining strong brand equity, product excellence, and operational agility. For more information on Jollibee Group, visit Jollibee Group's official website. Hashtag: #JollibeeGroup The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. About Jollibee Group The Jollibee Group (PSE: JFC) is one of the world's fastest-growing restaurant companies, driven by its purpose of spreading joy through superior taste. Its portfolio includes 19 brands with over 9,900 stores across 33 countries. The Jollibee Group's portfolio includes nine wholly owned brands (Jollibee, Chowking, Greenwich, Red Ribbon, Mang Inasal, Yonghe King, Hong Zhuang Yuan, Smashburger and Tim Ho Wan), five franchised brands (Burger King, Panda Express, Yoshinoya, Common Man Coffee Roasters, and Tiong Bahru Bakery in the Philippines), and ownership stakes in other key brands like The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf (80%), Compose Coffee (70%), SuperFoods Group that operates Highlands Coffee (60%), and bubble tea brand Milksha (51%). The Company also has membership interests in Tortazo, LLC, along with Chef Rick Bayless, for Tortazo in the U.S. and has recently invested in Botrista, a leader in beverage technology. The Jollibee Group's global sustainability agenda, Joy for Tomorrow, underscores its commitment to sustainable business practices across food safety, employee welfare, community support, good governance, and environmental responsibility, among others. These focus areas are aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs). The Jollibee Group has been recognized as the Philippines' Most Admired Company by the Asian Wall Street Journal, named one of Asia's Fab 50 Companies, and listed among Forbes' World's Best Employers and Top Female-Friendly Companies. The Company is also a three-time Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award recipient and featured in TIME's World's Best Companies and Fortune's Southeast Asia 500 List.
The Sun
02-06-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Jollibee Continues Stellar Growth Across Southeast Asia, Strengthens Leadership in Key Markets
MANILA, PHILIPPINES - Media OutReach Newswire - 2 June 2025 - Jollibee, the flagship brand of Jollibee Group, continues its remarkable growth across Southeast Asia, recording strong sales performance and store expansion across key markets in the region. In Q1 2025, the brand achieved an impressive 27.8% systemwide sales growth across its Southeast Asia operations outside the Philippines, including Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, and Brunei. Jollibee's strong showing in Southeast Asia strongly contributed to the Jollibee Group's third consecutive year of record performance in 2024. The brand opened 51 new stores in the region in 2024, including its 200th store in Vietnam, which reflects Jollibee's commitment to bringing the joy of eating to the region's most dynamic quick-service restaurant (QSR) markets. 'We are grateful for our consumers' love for Jollibee, which reflects the strength of our flagship brand and the appeal of our offerings in different markets,' said Ernesto Tanmantiong, Global President and Chief Executive Officer of the Jollibee Group. 'Our continued strong growth across our international markets, particularly Southeast Asia, is a testament to the hard work of our team and commitment to our 5-year strategy of tripling attributable net income.' Winning with Local Love, Taste, and Innovation The brand's continuous effort to build relevance and resonance with local customers has resulted in strong local patronage across all Southeast Asian markets. In Vietnam, for example, where Jollibee now operates over 200 stores, nearly all customers are Vietnamese. In Brunei, Jollibee has established a leading position as the market leader in the QSR category, with virtually all customers also being local Bruneians. The brand is also experiencing strong community patronage in Singapore and Malaysia, where the majority of its consumers are locals. Another key driver of Jollibee's success in the region is the taste superiority of its products, especially the brand's world-famous Chickenjoy fried chicken—recognized by global platforms such as USA Today as the 'Best Fried Chicken' and lauded by renowned publications including Yahoo!, and South China Morning Post. The brand's Spicy Chickenjoy is also continuing to make waves, with many local consumers in Singapore and Malaysia praising its uniquely spicy kick compared to the competition. Beyond its fan-favorite bestsellers, Jollibee's success has also been fueled by its ability to introduce locally resonant menu innovations, including Chili Chicken in Vietnam and the Spicy Spaghetti in Malaysia, which have been well-received by local consumers. 'Our commitment to delivering superior taste has fueled our growth in Southeast Asia, and we're grateful to have passionate franchisees and partners who share in this mission,' shared Dennis Flores, President of Jollibee Europe, Middle East, Asia, and Australia. 'We are excited to strengthen these relationships, while also seeking new franchisees for new markets as we bring the joy of superior taste to more customers around the world.' Accelerating Expansion in Southeast Asia Riding on this momentum, Jollibee will continue its store network expansion across Southeast Asia, contributing to the global food company's mid-term goal of tripling its business in five years. This ongoing expansion reinforces Southeast Asia's critical role in Jollibee Group's global growth strategy, as the company continues its commitment to spreading joy through superior taste through global expansion, combining strong brand equity, product excellence, and operational agility. For more information on Jollibee Group, visit Jollibee Group's official website.
Arabian Post
02-06-2025
- Business
- Arabian Post
Jollibee Continues Stellar Growth Across Southeast Asia, Strengthens Leadership in Key Markets
With strong sales and continued store expansion, Jollibee deepens brand love and local patronage in Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, and Brunei MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 June 2025 –Jollibee, the flagship brand of Jollibee Group , continues its remarkable growth across Southeast Asia, recording strong sales performance and store expansion across key markets in the Q1 2025, the brand achieved an impressive 27.8% systemwide sales growth across its Southeast Asia operations outside the Philippines, including Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, and Brunei. Jollibee's strong showing in Southeast Asia strongly contributed to the Jollibee Group's third consecutive year of record performance in 2024. The brand opened 51 new stores in the region in 2024, including its 200th store in Vietnam, which reflects Jollibee's commitment to bringing the joy of eating to the region's most dynamic quick-service restaurant (QSR) markets. 'We are grateful for our consumers' love for Jollibee, which reflects the strength of our flagship brand and the appeal of our offerings in different markets,' said Ernesto Tanmantiong, Global President and Chief Executive Officer of the Jollibee Group. 'Our continued strong growth across our international markets, particularly Southeast Asia, is a testament to the hard work of our team and commitment to our 5-year strategy of tripling attributable net income.' ADVERTISEMENT Winning with Local Love, Taste, and Innovation The brand's continuous effort to build relevance and resonance with local customers has resulted in strong local patronage across all Southeast Asian markets. In Vietnam, for example, where Jollibee now operates over 200 stores, nearly all customers are Vietnamese. In Brunei, Jollibee has established a leading position as the market leader in the QSR category, with virtually all customers also being local Bruneians. The brand is also experiencing strong community patronage in Singapore and Malaysia, where the majority of its consumers are locals. Another key driver of Jollibee's success in the region is the taste superiority of its products, especially the brand's world-famous Chickenjoy fried chicken—recognized by global platforms such as USA Today as the 'Best Fried Chicken' and lauded by renowned publications including Yahoo!, and South China Morning Post. The brand's Spicy Chickenjoy is also continuing to make waves, with many local consumers in Singapore and Malaysia praising its uniquely spicy kick compared to the competition. Beyond its fan-favorite bestsellers, Jollibee's success has also been fueled by its ability to introduce locally resonant menu innovations, including Chili Chicken in Vietnam and the Spicy Spaghetti in Malaysia, which have been well-received by local consumers. 'Our commitment to delivering superior taste has fueled our growth in Southeast Asia, and we're grateful to have passionate franchisees and partners who share in this mission,' shared Dennis Flores, President of Jollibee Europe, Middle East, Asia, and Australia. 'We are excited to strengthen these relationships, while also seeking new franchisees for new markets as we bring the joy of superior taste to more customers around the world.' ADVERTISEMENT Accelerating Expansion in Southeast Asia Riding on this momentum, Jollibee will continue its store network expansion across Southeast Asia, contributing to the global food company's mid-term goal of tripling its business in five years. This ongoing expansion reinforces Southeast Asia's critical role in Jollibee Group's global growth strategy, as the company continues its commitment to spreading joy through superior taste through global expansion, combining strong brand equity, product excellence, and operational agility. For more information on Jollibee Group, visit Jollibee Group's official website. Hashtag: #JollibeeGroup The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. About Jollibee Group The Jollibee Group (PSE: JFC) is one of the world's fastest-growing restaurant companies, driven by its purpose of spreading joy through superior taste. Its portfolio includes 19 brands with over 9,900 stores across 33 countries. The Jollibee Group's portfolio includes nine wholly owned brands (Jollibee, Chowking, Greenwich, Red Ribbon, Mang Inasal, Yonghe King, Hong Zhuang Yuan, Smashburger and Tim Ho Wan), five franchised brands (Burger King, Panda Express, Yoshinoya, Common Man Coffee Roasters, and Tiong Bahru Bakery in the Philippines), and ownership stakes in other key brands like The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf (80%), Compose Coffee (70%), SuperFoods Group that operates Highlands Coffee (60%), and bubble tea brand Milksha (51%). The Company also has membership interests in Tortazo, LLC, along with Chef Rick Bayless, for Tortazo in the U.S. and has recently invested in Botrista, a leader in beverage technology. The Jollibee Group's global sustainability agenda, Joy for Tomorrow, underscores its commitment to sustainable business practices across food safety, employee welfare, community support, good governance, and environmental responsibility, among others. These focus areas are aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs). The Jollibee Group has been recognized as the Philippines' Most Admired Company by the Asian Wall Street Journal, named one of Asia's Fab 50 Companies, and listed among Forbes' World's Best Employers and Top Female-Friendly Companies. The Company is also a three-time Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award recipient and featured in TIME's World's Best Companies and Fortune's Southeast Asia 500 List. To learn more about Jollibee Group, visit
Daily Mail
29-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Mail
Largest Asian fast food chain in the WORLD to finally open in Australia: 'I've been waiting for this moment'
Fried chicken lovers can rejoice, with the news of a Filipino cult favourite fast-food giant finally set to launch in Australia. After years of whispers and serious fan demand, Asia 's biggest 'ChickenJoy' chain Jollibee is gearing up to open its first Aussie store, and it's headed straight for Sydney. The famous red bee in a chef's hat is set to buzz down under, with plans underway to open a flagship spot in Campbelltown, New South Wales. While hungry fans been waiting since 2021 - when the original development plans were submitted - things are finally heating up again after delays caused by what officials are calling 'administrative challenges'. But with Dennis Flores, the brand's Business Head for Australia, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, confirming the move is still on the cards, hope is very much alive. So, when exactly can fans sink their teeth into that famous crispy ChickenJoy? That's still under wraps at this point. The Philippine Times recently reported that Jollibee's plans to expand onto our soil may not eventuate for two years, with fans waiting with bated breath for the impending announcement. For the uninitiated, Jollibee is currently the world's 13th largest fast-food chain, famed for their juicy, hand-breaded fried chicken (a.k.a. ChickenJoy), sweet-style spaghetti with hotdog slices, and burger steaks smothered in gravy. Already a hit across the US, Canada, Europe and the Middle East with over 1,500 stores worldwide, it's no surprise fans have been begging for a taste on Aussie soil. In fact, there are more Jollibee outlets in the Philippines than there are McDonald's. With viral American-style crispy chicken joint Pappa Flock opening up in Sydney only last month, it's clear our obsession with crispy golden goodness is only growing. Hundreds of Sydney-siders even lined up for hours on end in Westfield Bondi Junction shopping centre to be the first to eat at a newly opened store. A group of five young men confirmed that they 'had been lining up since 5am' to ensure they were first in line for the store's midday opening. The group added that they 'love Pappa Flock' and were happy to patiently wait a full seven hours in the food court before the store officially opened its doors. The hour-long lines continued throughout the store's first trading day, snaking through the food court and even requiring the help of security to manage the queue. The Aussie-owned eatery has become an online sensation, thanks to its notorious 'Flock Boxes' going viral on TikTok. Pappa Flock opened its first Sydney eastern suburbs eatery in May Westfield Bondi Junction (left), with Head Chef Eddie Colfie on hand for the Bondi Junction store opening - and was even signing autographs The Flock Box contains three free-range crispy chicken tenders, which are served either 'classic' or 'spicy'. The meal, which retails from a starting price of $17.90, also comes with seasoned chips, buttery toast, signature sauce and a drink of choice, which includes their in-store made freshly squeezed lemonade or peach and lemon ice tea. In addition to the brand's TikTok-famous Flock Boxes, other stand out items on the menu include handcrafted sandwiches, loaded wraps and newly added item, loaded fries. The fried chicken eatery has also hinted at plans to open more Australian locations later in the year, just like Jollibee. We'll just have to all be patient and wait to see exactly where.
Time Out
23-05-2025
- Business
- Time Out
The largest Asian fast-food chain in the world will open its first Australian spot in Sydney
Asia's largest fast-food company – the hugely popular Jollibee – is set to open its first Australian store, in Sydney. This Filipino fast-food/ cheap eats giant has about 1,500 locations in 17 countries around the globe, and after a long campaign, they're in the works to open their first Australian eatery – likely in Sydney's Campbelltown. Given the large Filipino population in Australia, and Campbelltown in particular (Filipinos comprise the third-largest population of residents born outside of Australia), this news has been a long time coming. A really long time coming, considering the restaurant's initial development application was submitted to the Campbelltown City Council in March 2021, and its preliminary development drawings were submitted in October 2021. Is Jollibee really coming to Sydney? The initial Campbelltown site has reportedly fallen through due to 'some administrative challenges', which is why things seem to be taking a long time. But it's promising that Jollibee has a 'Business Head for Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Australia', Dennis Flores, on its team, and he's confirmed that the business had been planning to come to Australia 'for quite some time now'. When is Jollibee coming to Sydney? It's said that pre-construction plans are now in progress, though The Philippines Times has recently reported that Jollibee's plans to expand into Australia may not come to light for two years, and an official opening date is still yet to be announced. What is Jollibee? For those who are curious, Jollibee is known for its ChickenJoy – hand-breaded, fried chicken. And we know there's a big appetite for fried chicken in Sydney – just ask Pappa Flock, the popular Western Sydney chicken-tenders chain that is about to land in the trendy Inner West suburb of Marrickville. Jollibee has been working aggressively to take ChickenJoy abroad, as it aims to become one of the top-five restaurant companies in the world. As well as Asia, there are Jollibee stores in the US, Canada, Europe and the Middle East. It's currently the world's 13th largest fast-food chain, and there are more Jollibee stores in the Philippines than there are McDonald's stores. If you've spent time in the Philippines or Vietnam, you may recognise the giant red bee in a chef's hat (a 'jolly bee'). Stay tuned – or buzzed.
