Jollibee expands North America footprint to 109 stores with new Manhattan store

Home-grown fast-food giant Jollibee Group on Thursday said it expanded its presence in North America to 109 stores with the opening of a new store in midtown Manhattan, New York City.

In a news release, Jollibee Group said it opened Jollibee Manhattan East 42nd Street —the brand’s newest store in New York City and its third Manhattan outpost— on March 31, 2026.

The new store is at 14 East 42nd Street between Fifth and Madison Avenues, just steps from Grand Central Station.

With this, Jollibee Group’s North America network now stands at 81 stores in the United States and 28 stores in Canada.

“The opening of Jollibee Manhattan East 42nd Street demonstrates that our brand can connect with a broad customer base in one of the most competitive restaurant markets in the world. Supported by products that customers come back for and a disciplined approach to expansion, we remain focused on growing Jollibee in a way that is sustainable, repeatable, and built for long-term success,” said Ernesto Tanmantiong, Global president and CEO of Jollibee Group.

Jollibee is the flagship brand of Jollibee Group.

The brand’s expansion in North America supports the group’s vision to become one of the top restaurant companies in the world. —AOL, GMA News