Jollibee celebrated the grand opening of its first location in Orlando, Florida, on Wednesday, January 18, 2023.
The highly anticipated opening day attracted thousands of excited customers who wanted to be among the city’s first to get their hands on Jollibee’s mouth-watering Chickenjoy fried chicken, Chicken Sandwiches, and Peach Mango Pie dessert.
Primely located at 11891 East Colonial Drive in East Orlando, the new restaurant not only marks Jollibee’s premiere in The City Beautiful, but it’s also home to the global brand’s first two-lane drive-thru service in North America.
Jollibee’s biggest fans began showing up at around 8:00 PM Tuesday evening, where they camped out over 13 hours ahead of Wednesday’s 9 AM opening.
Among them was Jasmine Hong, who waited in her car with a group of friends throughout the night to be the restaurant’s first official drive-thru customers.
Jollibee’s drive-thru was buzzing from morning until midnight as carloads of hungry customers from near and far wrapped around the store throughout the day.
Jollibee’s cheerful staff welcomed a host of curious newcomers to the brand, including more college students from the nearby University of Central Florida campus, and families from the area’s many surrounding neighborhoods.
About Jollibee Orlando
For those planning to visit Jollibee’s first location in Orlando, here’s everything you need to know:
- Address: 11891 East Colonial Drive, Orlando, FL 32826
- Hours of Operation: 9AM – 10:30 PM, seven days a week.
- How To Order: Customers can pick up their orders to-go or enjoy the convenience of the two-lane drive-thru service beginning on opening day. Dine-in, online ordering, and delivery will be available in the coming weeks.
- What To Order – Jollibee’s most popular menu items include:
- Chickenjoy: Jollibee’s signature fried chicken. Each piece is delicately hand-breaded to be crispy on the outside, cooked with precision to be juicy on the inside, and marinated to the bone for next-level flavor.
- Chicken Sandwich: This sandwich features a crispy, juicy chicken breast fillet, spread with umami mayo, and served on a toasted brioche bun. Find out why this newly launched sandwich has been lauded for its “intense crunch” by The Takeout, and discover how the umami flavor profile and signature Jollibee seasonings meld together to create a perfect chicken sandwich offering.
- Spicy Chicken Sandwich: A spicy version of the original chicken sandwich features sriracha mayo and fresh jalapeños for added crunch and heat.
- Peach Mango Pie: Make sure to leave room for this mouth-watering dessert made with peaches and real Philippine mangoes enveloped in a light and crispy crust.
Jollibee’s new Orlando restaurant joins the brand’s three existing Florida locations – Jacksonville, Tampa, and Pembroke Pines – and marks its 62nd store in the U.S.
On a mission to become one of the world’s top-five restaurant chains, Jollibee is rapidly growing its fan-base among North American audiences– from fried-chicken lovers to those who simply seek a deliciously new and different dining experience – by offering great-tasting food at a great value that is always served with joy.
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