Started in 1975, the Jollibee Food Corporation only began franchising in 1979. By now, the company has 1,260 units in the Philippines alone.

Currently operating and providing goods in ten (10) countries – USA, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain, Hong Kong, Brunei, Vietnam, and Singapore, Jollibee was also named as the largest fast food and quick service restaurant company (QSR) in the Philippines as they are also behind Chowking, Red Ribbon, Mang Inasal, Greenwich, Burger King, and Panda Express, also Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, Smashburger, and Tim Ho Wan.

There’s no doubt as to why Jollibee has become one of the top choices of people to invest on as they’ve successfully established their brand locally and internationally. If you’re one of those people interested to become a franchisee of Jollibee, here’s a quick rundown of down of the steps and process you have to go through.

Steps to become a franchisee of Jollibee

  1. As half of the Jollibee stores in the Philippines are operated by franchisees, the company is looking for applicants that have the following:
    • Good community standing;
    • Strong leadership; and
    • Efficient skills in handling people.

Jollibee Management is also looking for franchisee who is more than willing to dedicate his or her in managing the restaurant. Also, an applicant who’s eager to successfully complete the required training program.

  1. Down and print a copy of the Franchise Application Form. Fill out the form and mail this alongside the following documents:
  2. Letter of Intent that contains the address of your proposed site, your mailing address, and contact numbers;
  3. Vicinity Map – This should guide the field personnel in assessing the proposed site;
  4. Legal document that entails ownership of the applicant’s side (optional); and
  5. Resume or bio-data.
  6. When you’re done accumulating such documents, mail it to:

JOLLIBEE FOODS CORPORATION
Franchising Service Department
5th Floor Jollibee Plaza, 10 F. Ortigas Jr. Road, Ortigas Center, Pasig City

  1. Upon submission of your application, wait for Jollibee to evaluate your application. You’ll be contacted with the result of your application.
  2. If you passed, you should made yourself aware of the following costs and fees:
    • Franchise fee ranges from PHP 35 to 55 Million
    • For reference, franchise cost of Jollibee are as follows – PHP 30 Million to 40 Million in 2017 and PHP 25 Million to 35 Million in 2014.

Inclusions of your franchise

Cost of investment includes the following:

  • Construction of the store;
  • Kitchen equipment and facilities;
  • Furniture and fixtures;
  • Aircon system;
  • Brand and system; and
  • Pre-operating expenses.

Due note that the cost of ingredients, employees’ salary and wages, venue lease or rental fee, and other relevant expenses shall be shouldered by you as the franchise owner. Jollibee, on the other hand, will also aide you in recruitment and training of your team.

Return on Investment (ROI) and Payback Period

ROI of a Jollibee franchise may vary as it involves the sales, market potential, and control of operating expenses of a franchise. However, Jollibee will be thorough in discussing with a potential franchisee the details of investment cost, ROI, and other franchising details.

Relevant information

  • Jollibee only awards franchises to individuals, hence it can’t be franchised by a company. However, if a person’s application has been approved, the person can create a corporation only if majority of the ownership will be in his or her name.
  • The franchisee is also required to successfully three (3) month full time Basic Operations Training Program (BOTP) designed in the Jollibee Training Store.

For more information about franchising a Jollibee store, you may visit their website or contact them through their following communication channels.