Chickenjoy fans rejoice! Jollibee’s signature fried chicken, Chickenjoy, was ranked first in USA TODAY’s 10 Best Fast Food Fried Chicken this summer, edging out other major chains like Popeyes, Pollo Campero, and Bojangles to top the list.
Jollibee opened its first DMV location right here in Montgomery County when it opened its long awaited Wheaton store (2800 University Blvd W) in February 2021 after the pandemic pushed back the opening date several times. While locations have since opened in Chantilly and Alexandria in Northern Virginia, the Wheaton store remains the only Jollibee location in Maryland.
“This recognition underscores our unwavering commitment to delivering great tasting food that delights customers worldwide,” said Ernesto Tanmantiong, Global President and CEO of Jollibee Group. “It honors our dedicated employees across the company, particularly our store teams, who passionately create joyful and delicious experiences for our customers. We are immensely grateful to our loyal customers for their continued support and to those who voted for Jollibee’s Chickenjoy, making it the best among the best in the USA.”
Nominees for the Best Fast Food Fried Chicken category were submitted by a panel of quick-service dining experts. USA TODAY 10Best’s editors narrowed down the list and selected the final set of nominees, then readers cast their votes to determine the winners.
The brand’s signature fried chicken has also received praise from other international outlets, including US-based Eater.com, Hong Kong-based South China Morning Post, and Yahoo! Singapore. Other notable bestsellers also continue to win raves include the mouthwatering Chicken Sandwich, sweet style Jolly Spaghetti, and the crisply light, flaky, fruity Peach Mango Pie. Jollibee was also recognized as one of America’s Hottest Brands.
Now with 100 stores across North America, and over 1,500 restaurants worldwide, Jollibee continues to grow its presence in the U.S. and Canada. Its parent company, Jollibee Group, has over 6,900 stores with 18 brands across 33 countries.