IN PHOTOS: Jollibee opens in Manhattan, New York
JOLLIBEE TAKES OVER MANHATTAN. Jollibee's first store in the borough opened along Eight Avenue on a rainy morning, complete with a crazy queue. Photo courtesy of Jollibee Philippines
MANILA, Philippines — What’s the latest buzz on the world-famous bee? As of October 27, 2018 (October 28 in the Philippines), Jollibee’s first-ever store in Manhattan, New York has just been officially opened to the hungry public.
The 41st store in North America is conveniently stationed near Times Square, Madison Square Garden, and Broadway Theater District.
NY LOVES YOU TOO! Jollibee was seen holding up an I LOVE NY sign as a thank you to everyone who helped make its store opening a success. Photo courtesy of Jollibee Philippines
"We are excited to open our first branch in Manhattan, which is a major cultural and entertainment hub that receives millions of visitors from around the world each year," said Pepot Miñana, head of Jollibee Foods Corporation North America.
"The diversity of Manhattan's food culture is perfect for us to capture not only the Filipino community living in the area but also locals and tourists. This hub allows us to reach more and more people with our delicious food and warm service."
Long lines and hungry, excited diners welcomed the store’s opening day, waiting in line for 20 hours, even bracing the rain, just to get their hands on the legendary Chickenjoy, Jolly Spaghetti and Peach Mango Pie.
FIND DEDICATION AND PERSEVERANCE IN JOLLIBEE FANS. Customers were in line for as long as 20 hours, rain or shine, for Manhattan's first Jollibee store. Photo courtesy of Jollibee Philippines
During its opening day, limited-edition Jollibee Funko Pop! figures were given to 40 lucky people in line sporting their best Jollibee costumes.
MAY I TAKE YOUR ORDER? A Jollibee customer in queue bagged a special edition toy for coming in a creative costume. Photo courtesy of Jollibee Philippines
Photo courtesy of Jollibee Philippines
Photo courtesy of Jollibee Philippines
Photo courtesy of Jollibee Philippines
Photo courtesy of Jollibee Philippines
FIRST CUSTOMERS OF THE DAY. Callan and Faye Javier of Coney Island, Brooklyn enjoying their first and well-deserved Jollibee Manhattan meal after a 20-hour wait. Photo courtesy of Jollibee Philippines
HOW MAY I BEE OF SERVICE? Happy staff, happy customers! Jollibee is also known for its warm, attentive service. Photo courtesy of Jollibee Philippines
Jollibee just opened its London and Macau stores this year, with planned openings in Kota Kinabalu and Malaysia before 2019 and also in Rome and Guam for the next year. —Rappler.com
