Jollibee to open first store in Spain on September 23

Philippine fast-food giant Jollibee on Saturday announced it would be opening its first store in Spain on September 23, 2021.

In a press release, Jollibee unveiled the look of its Spanish store located in Puerta del Sol square along Calle Arenal - one of Madrid’s busiest thoroughfares.

The fast-food company said the opening of its store in Madrid is part of its accelerated global expansion.

In August, Jollibee announced it was entering Spain, choosing Madrid — the country’s capital and most populous city — as its first location.

The Madrid store is also part of the brand’s intent to have 50 stores in Europe in the next five years with an investment of €50 million, €10 million of which will go to Spain.

Jollibee said its first Spain restaurant has a dining capacity for 180 guests, and “features the brand’s store design reimagined for European customers.”

“Unique to Jollibee Madrid is a double-height dining hall with a full-size palm tree right at the center of the restaurant. It will also feature outdoor seating, takeaway collection areas, digital kiosks to facilitate transactions, and hand-washing stations,” it said. — DVM, GMA News