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Jollibee Opens 200th Store in Vietnam

Jollibee Group’s flagship brand solidifies position as one of the top restaurant chains in Vietnam

HO CHI MINH CITY, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire - 17 December 2024 – The Jollibee Group, one of the largest and fastest-growing restaurant companies in the world, marks a significant milestone with the grand opening of its 200th Jollibee store in Vietnam.

This achievement underscores the company's success in market penetration and reinforces its commitment to international growth.

Jollibee Group celebrates the opening of its 200th Jollibee Store in Vietnam, solidifying its position as one of the top restaurant chains in the country. The ceremony was led by Jollibee Group executives, including Jollibee Group Global Chief Executive Officer Ernesto Tanmantiong (2nd row, 5th from left); Jollibee Group Philippines CEO and Jollibee Global Head Joseph Tanbuntiong (2nd row, 6th from left); Jollibee Group Global Chief Business Support Officer William Tan Untiong (2nd row, 3rd from left); Jollibee Group Chief Financial and Risk Officer Richard Shin (2nd row, 2nd from left); Jollibee EMEAA President Dennis Flores (2nd row, 4th from left); Jollibee Vietnam Managing Director Lam Hong Nguyen (1st row, 3rd from left).
Jollibee Group celebrates the opening of its 200th Jollibee Store in Vietnam, solidifying its position as one of the top restaurant chains in the country. The ceremony was led by Jollibee Group executives, including Jollibee Group Global Chief Executive Officer Ernesto Tanmantiong (2nd row, 5th from left); Jollibee Group Philippines CEO and Jollibee Global Head Joseph Tanbuntiong (2nd row, 6th from left); Jollibee Group Global Chief Business Support Officer William Tan Untiong (2nd row, 3rd from left); Jollibee Group Chief Financial and Risk Officer Richard Shin (2nd row, 2nd from left); Jollibee EMEAA President Dennis Flores (2nd row, 4th from left); Jollibee Vietnam Managing Director Lam Hong Nguyen (1st row, 3rd from left).

Jollibee Vietnam's 200th store was inaugurated on December 12, 2024, at 704 Hau Giang Street, Ward 12, District 6, Ho Chi Minh City, with crowds eagerly awaiting their Jollibee favorites.

Vietnamese customers eagerly await as Jollibee Vietnam celebrates its 200th store on December 12, 2024 at 704 Hau Giang Street, Ward 12, District 6, Ho Chi Minh City.
Vietnamese customers eagerly await as Jollibee Vietnam celebrates its 200th store on December 12, 2024 at 704 Hau Giang Street, Ward 12, District 6, Ho Chi Minh City.

"This incredible 200-store milestone in Vietnam, our largest international market, signifies the acceleration of Jollibee's global expansion, bringing us closer to our vision of becoming one of the Top 5 restaurant companies in the world," said Ernesto Tanmantiong, Jollibee Group Global Chief Executive Officer. "What's significant to us is how Jollibee was able to be a part of the Vietnamese people's lives and was provided the opportunity to bring them many joyful moments."

"We are honored that millions of Vietnam citizens have embraced Jollibee, and truly love the food from Chickenjoy, Jolly Spaghetti to Chili Chicken, which was specially made for the Vietnamese. We share this milestone with the Jollibee Vietnam team who rose above many obstacles to fulfill our mission of providing delicious food to bring the joy of eating across the Vietnamese communities," Tanmantiong added.

"The success we've achieved in Vietnam is what we continue to strive for in markets across Asia and the rest of the world where we operate," said Dennis Flores, Jollibee President for Europe, Middle East, Asia, and Australia (EMEAA). "In Vietnam, almost 100% of the customers are Vietnamese. This is a testament to how Jollibee can appeal to diverse markets and cross borders. By staying true to our commitment to deliver great-tasting food with consistent quality and warm friendly service, while listening closely to each market's preferences and constantly innovating, we are poised to further accelerate our growth momentum."

Jollibee greets fans as Jollibee Vietnam inaugurates its 200th store—Jollibee’s biggest store network outside the Philippines.
Jollibee greets fans as Jollibee Vietnam inaugurates its 200th store—Jollibee’s biggest store network outside the Philippines.

Jollibee's Two-Decade Success Story in Vietnam

Jollibee Vietnam's journey did not happen overnight. Beginning modestly in 2005 with its first branch in Coop Mart Xa Lo Hanoi, the brand has grown to become a beloved dining destination for Vietnamese customers.

"It is the continuous support of the Vietnamese people, and their fondness for Jollibee's signature offerings like Chickenjoy and Jolly Spaghetti that has fueled this remarkable growth and inspired us to strive towards becoming the quick-service restaurant (QSR) with the widest network in Vietnam," said Lam Hong Nguyen, Jollibee Vietnam Managing Director.

Jollibee's success in Vietnam is largely attributed to its menu of exceptional-tasting products loved by locals. Signature dishes like Chickenjoy, perfectly crispy fried chicken, and sweet-style Spaghetti, a unique and beloved offering, have become iconic favorites. The spicy and flavorful Chili Chicken, developed specifically for Vietnamese customers, further complements the diverse menu and caters to the distinct local palate—an approach that has also won over local customers in other markets such as Hong Kong, Singapore, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) with the Spicy Chickenjoy offering; and in the United Kingdom (UK) and Spain with Chicken Sandwich.

To support growing customer demand, Jollibee established its own ISO 22000-certified commissary in Vietnam to produce its fast-moving products. It is the first and only QSR in Vietnam to support its operation through a self-managed commissary, with the capacity to support 400 stores locally.

Ensuring Success in Asia and Across the World

Jollibee Group's sustained growth in Vietnam is a testament to its strategic approach, operational excellence, and deep understanding of local preferences.

For almost 20 years, its flagship brand, Jollibee, has delighted Vietnamese customers with its unique and joyful dining experience. The company also continues to grow its presence in the country with its homegrown coffee brand, Highlands Coffee.

Highlands Coffee has grown exponentially since Jollibee Group acquired a 50% stake in 2012, expanding from 56 stores to a network of 763 in Vietnam and 815 globally. Today, the company holds a controlling 60% share of the business. Highlands Coffee is the market leader for Vietnamese coffee, known for its commitment to quality, sustainability, and community building. Its strategic growth has solidified its presence, especially in key urban areas, resonating strongly with both locals and visitors.

Looking ahead, Jollibee Group is well positioned for continued expansion in Asia and across the world. It recently entered the South Korean market with its acquisition of Compose Coffee. It has also entered into an agreement to acquire full ownership and control of Hong Kong-based dim sum restaurant Tim Ho Wan from Titan Dining LP (Titan Fund). Jollibee Group has also entered a joint venture with Singapore-based Food Collective Pte. Ltd. (FCPL) to expand the Tiong Bahru Bakery and Common Man Coffee Roasters chains in the Philippines.

The Jollibee Group now has a portfolio of 19 brands with over 9,500 stores across 32 countries worldwide.

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About Jollibee Group

Jollibee Foods Corporation (JFC), also known as the Jollibee Group, is one of the world's fastest-growing restaurant companies, with a mission to deliver great-tasting food, bringing the joy of eating through its 19 brands with over 9,500 stores across 32 countries.

The Jollibee Group's portfolio includes eight wholly owned brands (Jollibee, Chowking, Greenwich, Red Ribbon, Mang Inasal, Yonghe King, Hong Zhuang Yuan, Smashburger), four franchised brands (Burger King, Panda Express, Yoshinoya in the Philippines, and Tim Ho Wan in China), 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.

Through its subsidiary Jollibee Worldwide Pte. Ltd. (JWPL), the Jollibee Group holds a 92% participating interest in Titan Dining LP. It recently disclosed that it signed an agreement to transfer of ownership and management of the Tim Ho Wan business to the Jollibee Group, subject to certain closing conditions. This transfer will be finalized after these closing conditions have been fulfilled, and Tim Ho Wan becomes 100% owned by JPWL. It also established a joint venture company that holds the franchise rights to operate Tiong Bahru Bakery and Common Man Coffee Roasters in the Philippines. The Company also holds a 90% stake in Titan Dining Partners II Ltd for growing Asia-Pacific food service brands.

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.

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