Jollibee Grand Opening Draws Unprecedented Crowds
Thousands line up to welcome the famed Filipino restaurant to the Midwest’s first location
29 JULY 2016, CHICAGO, USA – It was not even Black Friday in Chicago yet it felt that way when thousands lined up and camped out as early as 9 pm on July 28, the day before the grand opening of the store, to celebrate the long-awaited arrival of Jollibee’s first Midwest location! This level of excitement and anticipation is a first in all of Jollibee USA’s store openings as close to 500 customers were already in queue as early as 6:00 am – an hour before its doors opened! Jollibee fans all over Chicagoland and neighboring states cannot wait to get their hands on the world-famous Chickenjoy, as well as other favorite dishes such as the Jolly Spaghetti and Peach Mango Pie. Guests were greeted by Jollibee executives and the company’s beloved bee mascot, who invited them to take part in activities and enjoy signature dishes to celebrate the opening.