Jollibee Announces 35 Australian Restaurants Across NSW and Victoria, with Campbelltown First

Filipino fast-food giant Jollibee is planning to open 35 restaurants across New South Wales and Victoria over the next five years, marking a major step towards its long-awaited Australian debut.

The expansion was announced on Sunday, November 15, 2026, following two new franchise agreements expected to generate approximately $60 million in investment and 900 direct jobs.

Campbelltown in Western Sydney has been identified as the first planned Australian location, although Jollibee hasn’t announced an opening date.

The announcement follows a meeting between Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Jollibee Group president and chief executive Ernesto Tanmantiong during Albanese’s visit to Manila.

Jollibee Plans 35 Australian Restaurants Over Five Years

The two franchise agreements cover planned restaurant openings across NSW and Victoria, significantly expanding Jollibee’s previously reported plans for a single Western Sydney location.

The rollout is expected to create approximately 900 jobs directly within the restaurants, alongside an estimated $60 million investment.

Jollibee is one of the Philippines’ most recognisable fast-food chains, with an international following built around its fried chicken, sweet-style spaghetti and Filipino-inspired menu.

The company hasn’t revealed how many of the 35 restaurants will be allocated to each state or identified additional suburbs.

The five-year expansion remains a development plan, with individual opening schedules yet to be confirmed.

First Jollibee Australia Restaurant Planned for Campbelltown

Jollibee’s first Australian restaurant is planned for Campbelltown in Western Sydney, at the former Sizzler site on Harbord Road.

The redevelopment proposal involves demolishing the vacant Sizzler building and constructing three separate fast-food premises intended for Jollibee, Taco Bell and Krispy Kreme.

The Campbelltown plans were first reported in December 2025, before the latest announcement confirmed a much larger Australian expansion.

Planning approval for the site remains valid until July 2029, although a construction commencement date hasn’t been established.

If you’re hoping to visit Australia’s first Jollibee, there’s currently no confirmed opening date.

What’s on Jollibee’s Menu?

Jollibee is best known for its Chickenjoy fried chicken, typically served with gravy.

Its international menu also features several distinctive products:

• Chickenjoy: Crispy fried chicken served with gravy.
• Jolly Spaghetti: Filipino-style spaghetti featuring a sweet meat sauce.
• Yumburger: A beef burger with Jollibee’s signature dressing.
• Burger Steak: Beef patties served with mushroom gravy and rice.
• Peach Mango Pie: A crispy dessert pastry filled with peach and mango.

These are established Jollibee products sold internationally, rather than a confirmed Australian menu.

The company hasn’t announced which items will be available locally or revealed Australian prices, meal bundles or opening-day promotions.

When Will Jollibee Open in Australia?

Jollibee’s Australian rollout is planned over five years, with Campbelltown expected to lead the expansion.

The November 15 announcement establishes a broader commitment to NSW and Victoria, but individual restaurant opening dates remain to be announced.

The announcement brings Jollibee closer to entering the Australian fast-food market, where it will compete with established chicken chains including KFC, Red Rooster and El Jannah.

For Australian fans of Chickenjoy and Jolly Spaghetti, the next major milestone will be confirmation of the Campbelltown restaurant’s construction and opening schedule.

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