The Jollibee Group Named to TIME’s 100 Most Influential Companies
The Jollibee Group leverages its industry recognition to drive global expansion and prepare for a US stock exchange listing.
TIME Magazine, an American news magazine that covers global current affairs, included the Jollibee Group in its 100 Most Influential Companies of 2026 list, joining companies such as Nvidia, Netflix, and OpenAI.
Named as one of “disrupters” in its list, TIME notes its “strong local presence in the Philippines and its growing international presence.”
The Group’s portfolio includes local brands like Jollibee, Chowking, and Mang Inasal, as well as international acquisitions like Smashburger and Tim Ho Wan.
The Jollibee Group is also part of the TIME 100 Industry Leaders: Top 10 Food & Drink Companies, a list that includes sweet-packaged food company Ferrero Group, health food startup David Protein, and energy drink producer Celsius Holdings.
The distinction, according to Ernesto Tanmantiong, Jollibee Group Global president and CEO, “reflects the growing global relevance of our brands and the strength of our business across markets.”
“As we continue to grow in the Philippines and internationally, we remain focused on building strong brands, serving our customers with excellence, and creating long-term value for our stakeholders,” he said in a May 18 press statement.
Jollibee Group Plans Standalone US Stock Exchange Listing
In January 2026, the Jollibee Group unveiled its proposal to create a standalone international business, listing the new entity in a US securities exchange.
Jollibee Foods Corporation International (JFCI), will be responsible for all operations outside the Philippines.
Jollibee Foods Corporation, listed in the Philippine Stock Exchange, will remain as the business running Philippine-based operations.
The announcements followed the 2025 launch of Jollibee’s franchising program in the United States, hoping to expand its network of over 100 branches in North America.
As of May 2026, the Jollibee Group operates more than 10,400 stores and cafés across 33 countries.
Tanmantiong told TIME Magazine that Jollibee aims to open 350 branches in North American in the next few years.
The CEO also shared that the Group plans to add more than 1,200 stores across the world in 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
As of May 2026, the Jollibee Group operates more than 10,400 stores and cafés across 33 countries. The company plans to scale this international footprint by adding more than 1,200 new locations worldwide throughout the year.
The Jollibee Group aims to open 350 branches in North America over the next few years to grow its regional footprint. This expansion is supported by the 2025 launch of its United States franchising program.
TIME Magazine recognized the Jollibee Group as a “disruptor” due to its “dominant local presence in the Philippines and its rapidly accelerating international growth.” The publication highlighted the company’s ability to compete worldwide alongside major industry leaders, placing it within the Top 10 Food & Drink Companies of 2026.
Jollibee Foods Corporation International (JFCI) is a proposed standalone business entity created to manage all of the Group’s restaurant operations outside of the Philippines. Developing this distinct international entity allows the company to pursue a standalone listing on a US stock exchange to fund global growth.
The Group’s portfolio features chains like Chowking and Mang Inasal. Its global acquisition strategy also includes international brands such as Smashburger and Tim Ho Wan.
