Jollibee was founded in 1975 in the Philippines by Tony Tan Caktiong as an ice cream parlor.
It quickly pivoted to serving hot meals like burgers and spaghetti, leading to its transformation into a fast-food chain. By 1979,
As of 2024, Jollibee operates over 1,300 stores in the Philippines and approximately 400 stores worldwide, including locations in the United States, Canada, the UAE, Singapore, and Malaysia.