Jollibee Named to 2026 TIME100 Most Influential Companies

We have some un-bee-lievable news to share with our amazing community! Jollibee has officially been recognized on the prestigious TIME100 Most Influential Companies list for 2026! As the beloved flagship brand of the Jollibee Group—which controls 19 restaurants, including Smashburger and The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf—our cheerful, bowtie-clad bee mascot is taking the global stage by storm. Following our recognition by Brand Finance in February 2026 as the 18th most valuable restaurant brand globally, our President and CEO Ernesto Tanmantiong has set his sights even higher, aiming to become a top-five player. With our first U.S. franchising program launched in 2025, we currently operate more than 100 locations across North America and are targeting 350 stores across the continent in the coming years, while planning to add more than 1,200 stores globally in 2026 alone. Through all this international growth, staying true to our Filipino identity remains absolutely vital, serving as the heartbeat of our global journey.
Read the rest of the feature on TIME to discover how we are working toward becoming one of the world's top restaurant brands.