A taste of the Philippines is coming to Australia as the Philippines’ largest restaurant company, Jollibee, expands into the Australian market.
Prime Minister Albanese joined Jollibee Global President and CEO, Ernesto Tanmantiong at a Jollibee restaurant in Manila, to announce two franchise agreements to establish stores in Australia.
Jollibee will open its doors in dozens of locations across New South Wales and Victoria, creating new Australian jobs in retail, logistics and product supply.
Jollibee currently operates a network of more than 1,600 stores across 17 countries and is emblematic of Filipino culture and values including family ties, friendship and joy.
Its establishment in Australia will answer the diaspora’s calls to make home-style Filipino dishes more accessible and provide an opportunity for Australians to experience Filipino cuisine and culture firsthand.
More than 400,000 people living in Australia were born in the Philippines and it is Australia’s fifth-largest diaspora community. Greater Sydney is home to Australia's largest Filipino population.
Quotes attributable to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese:
“Jollibee is a familiar name for many Filipino Australians, and we want to see more businesses choose Australia as a place to grow and succeed.
“I welcome investment that supports Australian jobs and strengthens our economic partnerships.
“Food brings people together, and Jollibee is a great example of the cultural connections that strengthen our relationship with the Philippines.”