A favourite fried chicken chain is opening its first store in Glasgow on one of our most iconic streets.
Jollibee, which is famous for its family recipe for hand-breaded fried chicken called Chickenjoy, opens on Friday on Sauchiehall Street.
Not only will the restaurant mark its first in the city but it'll bring 50 new jobs to the city centre.
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The menu will be rammed with crowd favourites such as 'Jolly Spaghetti', prepared with its signature sweet-style sauce, loaded with chunky slices of beef sausage, and generously topped with cheese.
It will also include the Jollibee Chicken Sandwich, which is served with a hefty chicken fillet, marinated in a special recipe, breaded to crunch-perfection, and then topped with a delicious dressing.
Chicken tenders, an asian rice bowl, hot dogs and fries and loaded fries are also favourites on the menu.
Adam Parkinson, Business Head of Jollibee Europe, said: “We have seen great success in the UK so far, especially among young people who are always on the lookout for new experiences and diverse food choices.
"That’s why our focus is on the entire experience, from the moment you walk in the door and see the colourful, fun design of our store, to the first bite of chicken which will have you coming back for more.
“Our overall UK sales are rising considerably, especially the Chicken Sandwich and new Spicy Chickenjoy.
"Glasgow represents the eleventh restaurant we have opened and the tenth city we are located in, proving that our UK expansion plan is working.
"I hope there will be as much fanfare and excitement as the opening in Edinburgh, where we saw huge queues in the snow on opening day.”
Since opening the first store in Edinburgh on 24 February, the brand’s TikTok account has grown by 20,000 followers and the total views of videos about the first Scottish opening has exceeded 1.4 million, proving the success of the brand among the Gen Z audience.
Jollibee was originally founded in 1978 and has over 1,500 stores across 17 countries, including the USA, Canada, Spain, Italy, Philippines, Singapore, Vietnam, UAE, and the UK in England and Wales.
The first Jollibee in the UK opened in London in 2018 and has since added another eight locations to the map including Edinburgh, Cardiff, Newcastle, Liverpool and Leicester Square in London’s West End.
