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The milestone came as the company climbed eight places to No. 71 in the 2026 Fortune Southeast Asia 500, after revenue increased 12.6 percent to $5.31 billion from $4.71 billion a year earlier.
The annual ranking recognizes Southeast Asia's largest companies by revenue.
A company release said Fortune also noted that Jollibee Group generated $189 million in profit, held $4.92 billion in assets, and employed 34,950 people.
The latest ranking extends the company's steady rise from No. 86 in the inaugural 2024 list and No. 79 in 2025.
Why it matters
Crossing the $5-billion revenue threshold underscores Jollibee's growing scale as one of the Philippines' largest multinational consumer companies, with overseas operations becoming an increasingly important driver of growth.
"This recognition reflects the continued progress of Jollibee Group as we build a stronger global restaurant business with sharper focus and greater scale," Jollibee Group global president and CEO Ernesto Tanmantiong said.
"Our improved ranking is supported by disciplined execution, the strength of our brands, and the continued trust of our customers across markets. As we expand our global footprint, we remain focused on building a resilient, high-performing business that can deliver sustainable growth and long-term value for our stakeholders."
By the numbers
Jollibee said its Philippine business grew 9.6 percent year on year in 2025, while international operations contributed 44 percent of total systemwide sales and expanded 27 percent, reflecting continued momentum across overseas markets.
The company now operates 20 brands with more than 10,400 stores and cafés across 33 countries, spanning quick-service restaurants, coffee, tea and casual dining concepts in Asia, North America, Europe and the Middle East.
The bottom line
Jollibee Group was named to TIME's World's Best Companies list in 2025 for the third consecutive year. In 2026, its flagship Jollibee brand recorded a 32-percent increase in brand value to $3.3 billion and ranked as the world's fifth-strongest restaurant brand, while Tim Ho Wan secured its 17th consecutive Michelin recognition, reinforcing the group's growing global brand equity. —Princess Daisy C. Ominga | Ed: Corrie S. Narisma
