Tony Tan Caktiong
• The “Jollibee Man,” Tony Tan Caktiong, is a well-known businessman who established
the Jollibee Foods Corporation, a multinational fast-food chain that has gained
notoriety in the Philippines. Tan Caktiong, who was born in the Chinese province of
Fujian in 1953, migrated to the Philippines with his family in search of better chances.
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Tan Caktiong founded Jollibee, a little ice cream shop, with his family in Quezon City,
Philippines, in 1975. Tan Caktiong developed his company into a full-fledged fast-food
chain because of his clear vision and dedication to offering tasty food and top-notch
customer service. He infused his cuisine offerings with Filipino flavors and cultural
ideals, which connected with the locals and proved to be a prescription for success.
• About Tony Tan Caktiong:
• Tony Tan Caktiong is the founder and chairman of Jollibee Food, one of the world's
fastest-growing Asian restaurant chains.
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• Jollibee operates more than 3,200 eateries in the Philippines and more than 2,700
stores overseas.
• Jollibee sells Filipino, Chinese, American and European dishes adapted to a quick-serve
and affordable format.
• With partner Edgar Sia II, Caktiong also owns a stake in the fast-growing real estate
developer DoubleDragon Corporation.