Jollibee hailed 'Best Fast Food Fried Chicken' in the US for two consecutive years
It looks like Jollibee not only has a special place in the hearts (and stomachs) of Filipinos, but also of those in the US.
The Filipino food joint emerged in the top spot of fast food fried chicken restaurants in the US for the second time in a row in a poll organized by USA Today.
In their latest 10Best article, Jollibee placed number one in terms of fast food chains serving the "most outstanding fried chicken."
This was after readers cast their votes on a list of food places compiled by the newspaper's editors as well as a panel of quick-service dining experts.
"With around 100 stores in North America, and more than 1,700 stores internationally, Jollibee is the largest and fastest-growing Asian restaurant company in the world," USA Today described.
"They're best known for Chickenjoy, the signature juicy, flavorful fried chicken. Order it in buckets or accompanied by sides—and don't forget to dip it in their silky gravy," they added.
The Filipino food place managed to outrank the likes of other popular chicken brands in the US like Popeyes and Chick-fil-A.
Jollibee was followed by Guatemalan chain Pollo Campero in second place and Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken in third. In succeeding ranks are Church's Texas Chicken, Guthrie's Chicken, Krispy Krunchy Chicken, Golden Chick, KFC, Chick-fil-A, and Popeyes.
Jollibee USA celebrated the ranking on its social media pages and expressed its gratitude to its customers for their support.
"We love you Jollibee family! Thank you to USA TODAY 10Best and all our fans for naming us the #1 Fast Food Fried Chicken two years in a row!" they wrote.
Jollibee previously placed first in USA TODAY's list in 2024. Apart from this, they were also named as the runner-up for Best Fast Food Fried Chicken in 2023 and runner-up for Best Regional Fast Food in 2022.
Jollibee currently has 103 stores in North America and more than 1,700 stores across the globe, including Taiwan, Indonesia, United Arab Emirates, the United States, Italy, the United Kingdom, and Spain.
Its signature dish is the "Chickenjoy," which can be ordered with several sides, including rice and gravy, fries, buttered corn, and spaghetti.