Jollibee, the restaurant franchise with over 1,700 units worldwide and a cult-like following for bestselling dishes like the iconic Chickenjoy, was recently featured on the TIME100 Most Influential Companies of 2026 list

The annual ranking highlights 100 organizations worldwide that are making an outsized impact through innovation, growth and influence. Specifically, Time highlighted Jollibee’s impressive evolution from a beloved Filipino restaurant chain into a global powerhouse, noting its strong position in its home market, its growing international footprint across North America and beyond, and its ambitious plans for continued expansion

Time also highlighted the strength of the Jollibee Group portfolio and the company’s goal of becoming one of the world’s top restaurant companies, while also emphasizing that Jollibee has remained firmly rooted in its Filipino heritage

The global fast-food brand also secured a spot as one of the 10 Most Influential Food & Drink Companies of 2026 alongside some of the most impactful food and beverage companies in the world.

See the full lists here and here

To learn more about Jollibee Group, visit www.jollibeegroup.com.

Jollibee, the restaurant franchise with over 1,700 units worldwide and a cult-like following for bestselling dishes like the iconic Chickenjoy, was recently featured on the TIME100 Most Influential Companies of 2026 list

The annual ranking highlights 100 organizations worldwide that are making an outsized impact through innovation, growth and influence. Specifically, Time highlighted Jollibee’s impressive evolution from a beloved Filipino restaurant chain into a global powerhouse, noting its strong position in its home market, its growing international footprint across North America and beyond, and its ambitious plans for continued expansion

Time also highlighted the strength of the Jollibee Group portfolio and the company’s goal of becoming one of the world’s top restaurant companies, while also emphasizing that Jollibee has remained firmly rooted in its Filipino heritage

The global fast-food brand also secured a spot as one of the 10 Most Influential Food & Drink Companies of 2026 alongside some of the most impactful food and beverage companies in the world.

See the full lists here and here

To learn more about Jollibee Group, visit www.jollibeegroup.com.

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