Filipino fast food chain Jollibee to open 35 Australian locations

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 15 Nov, 06:01 · Archive

Filipino fast food chain Jollibee will open 35 restaurants in New South Wales and Victoria.

Filipino fast food chain Jollibee has clinched two franchise deals to open 35 restaurants in New South Wales and Victoria. The chain, which is famous for fried chicken and sweet spaghetti, is the largest food chain in the Philippines, outperforming global competitors including McDonald's and KFC in its home country.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced the expansion at a press conference in Manila on Sunday, describing Jollibee as a 'symbol of the Philippines' and saying it represented deepening economic ties between the countries. 'Thirty-five stores, 900 direct jobs, tens of millions of dollars of investment, but as well the flow-on impact because of the supply chain, will be literally thousands of jobs in Australia,' he said. 'And Jollibee also will be a source of pride for Australians of Filipino background.'

Jollibee chief executive Ernesto Tammantiong said the company was 'proud and excited to mark another milestone in our global journey'. He referenced the Filipino concept of 'bayanihan' — the spirit of community coming together — saying it aligned with Australian values of mateship. Jollibee already operates almost 2,000 locations across 17 countries, with Vietnam hosting the second-largest number at 200 restaurants and the United States third with 72.

Filipino fast food chain Jollibee to open 35 Australian locations — Image: The West Australian

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Jollibee to open dozens of restaurants in AustraliaAnthony Albanese has heralded the imminent arrival of an iconic Filipino fast food chain, with dozens of locations set to open in Australia’s two most populous states.The West Australian · 15 Nov, 05:35
Jollibee to open dozens of restaurants in AustraliaAnthony Albanese has heralded the imminent arrival of an iconic Filipino fast food chain, with dozens of locations set to open in Australia’s two most populous states.Perth Now · 15 Nov, 05:35

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