Jollibee Down Under: Is it finally happening? Australian Ambassador meets the fastfood top officials

In our "Usap Tayo" (Let’s Talk) segment, we discussed the renewed buzz surrounding Jollibee’s potential arrival in Australia and the "cravings" of the Filipino community, highlighting the specific local dishes and ingredients that remain elusive for those living in the Land Down Under.

Australian Ambassador Marc Inness-Brown recently met with Jollibee founder Dr. Tony Tan Caktiong and JFC executives to discuss the company’s domestic and global expansion plans. Credit: Australian Embassy in the Philippines

Key Points

• Expansion Talk:Australian Ambassador Marc Inness-Brown recently met with Jollibee founder Dr. Tony Tan Caktiong and JFC executives to discuss the company’s domestic and global expansion plans, confirming Australia as a priority market for the brand.
• Previous reports said that there have been plans for a branch in Campbelltown, Sydney, but it faced administrative delays over the last few years.
• Beyond fast food, Filipinos in Australia expressed a deep longing for traditional ingredients and dishes that are either unavailable or prohibitively expensive.

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Jollibee Down Under, tuloy na nga ba? Australian Ambassador, nakipagpulong sa pamunuan ng nasabing fastfood

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Australian Ambassador Marc Inness-Brown recently met with Jollibee founder Dr. Tony Tan Caktiong and JFC executives to discuss the company’s domestic and global expansion plans. Credit: Australian Embassy in the Philippines

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