Jollibee Group Named to TIME’S 100 Most Influential Companies, Reflecting Global Growth and Scale

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Jollibee Group was recognized in the global TIME100 Most Influential Companies 2026 and in Time100 Industry Leaders: Top 10 Food & Drink Companies distinctions.

TIME described Jollibee as a “fried chicken phenom,” highlighting the brand’s strong market leadership and accelerating international expansion.

The recognition underscores Jollibee Group’s ability to build and scale brands internationally through a portfolio of 20 brands and a global network of more than 10,400 stores and cafés across 33 countries. It focuses on four key categories: chicken, Chinese cuisine, premium burger, and coffee & tea.

MANILA, Philippines. May 18, 2026. – The Jollibee Group has been named to TIME’s 100 Most Influential Companies of 2026 list, an annual ranking that places the Group among 100 companies worldwide recognized for their extraordinary impact.

The Jollibee Group has also been listed among the Top 10 Food & Drink companies in the inaugural TIME100 Companies: Industry Leaders. TIME described Jollibee as a “fried-chicken phenom,” citing its strong market leadership in its home market and growing presence across global markets.

To assemble these lists, TIME solicited nominations across sectors and evaluated companies based on impact, innovation, ambition, and success.

“We are honored to be named to TIME’s Top 100 Most Influential Companies list,” said Ernesto Tanmantiong, Global President and CEO, Jollibee Group. “Being included among companies making an extraordinary impact around the world is a meaningful recognition of the passion and dedication of our teams who bring our purpose of spreading joy through superior taste to life every day.”

“We are equally proud to be recognized as among the Top 10 Food and Drinks Companies in the world, which 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 added.

Disciplined global expansion

From its beginnings in the Philippines, Jollibee Group has evolved into one of the world’s fastest-growing restaurant companies, operating more than 10,400 stores and cafés across 33 countries through a portfolio of 20 brands.

The Group focuses on four key categories: chicken, bannered by Jollibee; Chinese cuisine, headlined by Tim Ho Wan; premium burger, through Smashburger; and coffee & tea, led by The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf.

Guided by its purpose of spreading joy through superior taste, the Group continues to strengthen its position as a global restaurant company through disciplined expansion, operational excellence, and long-term brand building.

TIME’s recognition comes as the Group continues to accelerate its international growth while sustaining its market leadership in the Philippines. In 2025, Jollibee launched its first franchising program in the United States, while continuing to expand its network, which now exceeds 100 stores across North America. The Group continues to strengthen its presence in the Philippines and across Asia, North America, Europe, and the Middle East while building relevance with local consumers in each market it serves.

This milestone adds to the Group’s growing list of international recognitions, including inclusion in the Fortune Southeast Asia 500 list, recognition from Gallup for workplace excellence, and Brand Finance naming Jollibee among the Top 5 Strongest Restaurant Brands globally in 2026.

See the full lists here:

100 Most Influential Companies: https://time.com/collection/time100-most-influential-companies/2026/
10 Most Influential Food & Drink Companies: https://time.com/article/2026/04/28/time100-companies-food-and-drink/