Brand Finance proclaims Jollibee as one of the world’s most valuable brands
Canadian Prime Minister visits Jollibee Winnipeg
Jollibee launches the Kwentong Jollibee Valentine’s series, which went viral immediately after it was released
Jollibee opens first store in Boracay
2016
Jollibee partners with Ms. Universe, with the candidates visiting a Jollibee store
Jollibee Skokie opens, its first store in Chicago
Jollibee opens first store in Canada
Jollibee is part of Forbes Fab 50 companies
Jollibee launches Adobo Flakes Burger and Halo-halo Sundae in celebration of Independence Day
Jollibee launches its first mobile-based App, Jollidance Showdown
Jollibee launches #8-7000, its one number, nationwide delivery hotline.
Jollibee launches Kwentong Jollibee with 3 digital videos: Jabee, Tagpuan and Almusal, based on stories from Jollibee customers
Anthony Bourdain visits Jollibee and features it on his show Parts Unknown
2015
Jollibee opens its milestone 900th store at Palo, Leyte
The Jollibee Family Values Awards marks its 5th year
Jollibee partners with DOT for Visit the Philippines Tourism campaign
Jollibee holds the Jollitown Funtasy Land
2014
Jollibee celebrates the 20th milestone year of Maaga ang Pasko
Jollibee mounts the Family Bee Day – largest nationwide and simultaneous Family picnic event
2013
Jollibee celebrates its 35th anniversary.
Jollibee Foundation is renamed Jollibee Group Foundation.
Jollibee opens its 1st store in Singapore.
JFC inaugurated the JFC Distribution Center, the Philippines’ largest automated Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) logistics facility.
Jollibee opens its 800th store in Malaybalay, Bukidnon.
Jollibee opens its 100th international store in Jubail, Saudi Arabia.
JFC breaks into Forbes Asia’s Fab 50 (Asia-Pacific’s best 50 big listed companies).
USA’s Restaurant Business Magazine includes Jollibee as among the 50 fastest growing chains in the United States.
Red Ribbon opens 250th store in Tagbilaran City, Bohol.
Mr. Tony Tan Caktiong is named Global Filipino Executive of the Year at the Asia CEO Awards.
JFC’s system-wide sales break the Php100 Billion sales mark.
2012
JFC completes its purchase of San Pin Wang business.
JFC completes its acquisition of 50% of SuperFoods Group, which owns and operates Highlands Coffee and Pho 24.
Jollibee opens its 1st store in Kuwait.
Chowking opens its 1st store in Oman.
Jollibee is named by New York-based magazine Travel + Leisure as one of the best fast food chains in the world.
JFC enters into joint venture agreement to own and operate 12 Sabu, a restaurant serving low-priced, hot-pot dishes in China.
JFC was included among the 26 enterprises from ASEAN countries that were conferred with the “Most Admired ASEAN Enterprise” Award by the ASEAN Business Advisory Council.
2011
JFC acquires majority stake of Chow Fun, which operates the Jinja Bar and Bistro in New Mexico, USA.
JFC builds the Jollibee Foods Processing commissary in China.
JFC acquires majority stake in Burger King Philippines’ franchise.
Jollibee opens its 1st store in Hawaii, USA.
Red Ribbon opened its 1st two stores in Hawaii, USA.
Chowking opens its 1st store in Qatar.
Jollibee Foundation receives the 2011 Agora Award for Outstanding Achievement in Advocacy Marketing for their Busog, Lusog, Talino (BLT) school feeding program.
Mang Inasal opens its 400th store in Greenhills, San Juan.
2010
Chowking celebrates its 25th year.
JFC acquires 70% of Mang Inasal business.
Jollibee opens its 700th store in Baguio City.
Jollibee opens its 1st store in Qatar.
2009
Jollibee Foundation builds the Jollibee-Gawad Kalinga village in Butuan City where 49 houses are constructed and given to families who used to live in flood-prone areas of the city.
2008
JFC completes its purchase of Hong Zhuang Yuan, a chain of restaurants located mostly in Beijing.
Jollibee launches Jollitown, the first educational children’s TV musical on a television network.
Chowking completes its Php270 Million modernization program for its two commissaries.
Greenwich becomes ISO-certified.
Jollibee Foundation launches the Farmer Entrepreneurship Program, which provides opportunities to small farmers to participate in JFC’s supply chain.
JFC celebrates its 30th year.
2007
Jollibee opens its 600th store in Aparri.
2004
JFC acquires its 1st foreign brand – Yonghe King, a fast food chain in China.
JFC opens Zenith Foods Corporation, the largest commissary in Asia with an initial investment of Php1.5 Billion.
Jollibee opens its 500th store in Basilan.
JFC establishes the Jollibee Foundation.
JFC Chairman & CEO Tony Tan Caktiong is named the Ernst & Young’s 2004 World Entrepreneur of the Year.
JFC is chosen as the Most Admired Company in the Philippines by the Asian Wall Street Journal.
Chowking receives the Asian Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Merit Award in the Best Workplace Practices category for its Cooks’ Certification Program.
Jollibee is named recipient of The Asian CSR Merit Award under the Concern for Health category for its Deaf Employment Program.
2005
JFC acquires Red Ribbon Bakeshop.
2003
For the sixth straight year, the Far Eastern Economic Review ranks JFC as the Philippines’ Leading Company.
2002
JFC Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Tony Tan Caktiong is named Management Association of the Philippines’ (MAP) “Management Man of the Year.”
2001
Jollibee opens its 400th store in Intramuros, Manila.
2000
JFC acquires Chowking Food Corporation.
JFC’s system-wide sales reached Php20 Billion.
1998
Jollibee opens its 300th store in Balagtas, Bulacan.
Jollibee opens its 1st store in USA – Daly City, California.
1997
JFC’s system-wide sales exceed the Php10 Billion mark.
Greenwich opens its 100th store.
1996
Jollibee opens its 200th store in Malolos, Bulacan.
1994
JFC acquires Greenwich Pizza Corporation.
1993
On July 13, JFC lists its shares in the Philippine Stock Exchange with an initial offering of Php 9.00/share. In October, JFC shares sell for Php 20.00/share – a windfall of more than 135%.
JFC is cited as one of the leading companies in Asia by the Far Eastern Economic Review.
1991
Jollibee opens its 100th store in Davao.
1989
Philippine Advertising Congress names “Balut” and “Ligaw” commercials as the Kidlat Award winner of the year in the Service and Leisure Products category.
1987
JFC takes its first step towards international expansion, opening its 1st overseas store in Brunei.
JFC makes it to Philippines’ Top 100 Corporations.
1986
Jollibee opens its first international outlet, in Taiwan.
1983
The long-running Langhap -sarap TV campaign is introduced.
1980
The well-loved Jollibee mascot is conceived to support brand awareness and identity efforts. Other mascots are later introduced.
Jollibee launches Chickenjoy, which becomes one of its best-selling menu items.
1978
Jollibee incorporates as a 100% Filipino-owned company, with seven Jollibee fast- food restaurants within Metro Manila as initial network and the Yumburger as flagship product.
1975
The Tan Family opens ice cream parlors in Cubao and Quiapo, the first Jollibee outlets.
Types of Franchise Offered:
Territory Development Franchise
Area Development Franchise
Franchise Selection Criteria:
With good corporate standing and reputation
Corporate values are aligned with Jollibee
Has strong belief in the Jollibee brand and commitment to partnership
Has the capability to fund and successfully operate the business
Has the capability to acquire sites
To submit a franchise application, please email the following documents to [email protected]
Letter of Intent (please include Country/Area of interest)