Jollibee to enter Scotland

International fast-food chain Jollibee has announced that it will open its first Scottish restaurant in Edinburgh and its second store in Glasgow.

The company will open its Edinburgh store next Thursday in Princes Street with the second store opening a month later in Glasgow.

The restaurant will serve halal meat to cater to all communities in both cities. In the last 18 months, overall UK sales rose by 417%.

Jollibee was originally founded in 1978 and has more than 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 Cardiff, Newcastle, Liverpool, Leeds, and Leicester Square in London’s West End.

Ernesto Tanmantiong, chief executive at Jollibee Group, said: “This is an important moment for us as we introduce Jollibee to Scotland with not one, but two restaurants launching within a month, showing our commitment to expand in Europe.

“We are looking forward to serving our Scottish customer’s delicious food in a joyful restaurant experience. We know there are many in Scotland who have waited a long time for Jollibee to arrive and we’re excited to see the local communities experience Jollibee for the first time.”