Jollibee Group Reports Third Quarter Performance with Sustained Growth Across Key Financial Metrics

Jollibee Group Reports Third Quarter Performance with Sustained Growth Across Key Financial Metrics

Metro Manila, Philippines, November 14, 2025 – Jollibee Foods Corporation (PSE: JFC)  – Unaudited Financial Results for the Third Quarter Ended September 30, 2025 

Jollibee Foods Corporation (JFC, also known as Jollibee Group) one of the largest Asian  food service companies, today reported its financial results of operations for the third quarter ended September 30, 2025, based on its Unaudited Consolidated Financial  Statements. 

Ernesto Tanmantiong, Chief Executive Officer of the Jollibee Group, shared the  following statement on the Jollibee Group’s performance: 

“The Jollibee Group delivered solid financial results for the third quarter, maintaining  growth across key markets. 

System-wide sales (SWS) reached Php115.1 billion for the quarter, marking a 16.8% year on-year (YoY) increase. Our international business grew by 32.4% while the Philippine  business demonstrated continued resilience, with 5.5% growth. Our multi-brand, multi market strategy remains a key enabler of sustainable and balanced growth across  geographies. 

I am proud that our brands continue to be recognized for both product and marketing  excellence. Our Chickenjoy was named the Best Fried Chicken Bucket in the U.S. by Eat  This, Not That, and voted best fried chicken in America two years in a row by USA  Today. Our teams earned 18 honors at the 2025 Marketing Excellence Awards in the Philippines – reflecting their creativity, passion and commitment to delivering  experiences our customers love. 

Our Q3 performance reflects the continued strength of our diversified brandfolio and  disciplined execution across geographies. We remain focused on long-term value  creation, expanding our global footprint, and delivering consistent sustainable returns to  our shareholders. 

This quarter also brought meaningful recognitions that highlight the Jollibee Group’s  global reputation. We were named one of TIME Magazine’s World’s Best Companies for  the third consecutive year and included in the inaugural Fortune Southeast Asia 500,  recognizing the region’s top-performing corporations. For the first time after receiving  one Golden Arrow for three consecutive years, we received two Golden Arrows at the  2025 Golden Arrow Awards, this time achieving a score of 90.03 – our first in the  2 Golden Arrows 90-99 category. 

Our MSCI ESG Rating was upgraded to BBB, placing us among the top-rated restaurant  companies globally for sustainability performance. 

We are deeply honored by these distinctions, which affirm the enduring strength of our brands and the passion of our people. These recognitions inspire us to continue  pursuing excellence and creating long-term value for our stakeholders.”

In Q3 2025, the Jollibee Group sustained positive same-store sales growth across most of its key markets, underscoring its operational resilience and strong brand equity. SSSG  for the quarter was 3.1% with AC and TC growth of 2.5% and 0.6%, respectively. The Philippines posted a 1.2% growth, reflecting steady consumer demand despite adverse weather conditions.  

The international business sustained growth momentum, delivering an SSSG of 6.2%,  supported by solid TC growth of 10.4% partly tempered by a 3.9% decline in AC. 

China posted a strong 8.0% SSSG, fueled by continued expansion in delivery through  new aggregator channels and improving dine-in performance.  

North America–Asian Brands recorded 9.8% SSSG, while EMEAA posted 10.7%, led by  Jollibee Vietnam’s exceptional 25.5% increase. Meanwhile, Smashburger delivered a  significant improvement in sales driven by Summer of Smash launch in July, resulting in substantially narrowing SSSG decline to -4.7% from -8.0% in Q1 and -9.9% in Q2,  signaling early signs of operational recovery and renewed consumer engagement. 

The Coffee and Tea businesses continued their strong momentum, with CBTL posting 4.1% and Highlands Coffee delivering 10.4% growth. 

The Jollibee Group’s revenues for Q3 2025 grew by 12.8% and 14.3% in YTD September  2025 compared to the same periods last year driven by sustained momentum across  key markets.  

Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) rose by 14.2% to  Php11.0 billion while operating income increased by 7.3% to Php5.2 billion during the  continued investments in high-growth segments. 

Net income attributable to equity holders of the Parent Company (NIAT) grew by 8.0%,  reversing the decline seen in 1H 2025. The faster growth in NIAT compared to operating  income was largely due to the reversal of foreign exchange losses recorded in the same  period last year, turning a substantial loss in Q3 2024 into a gain in Q3 2025 from more  favorable currency movements. Earnings per share (basic) grew by 8.9% to Php2.627. 

Through September 2025, the Jollibee Group opened 754 new stores, of which 583 or  77.0%, were franchised – demonstrating the strength of its asset-light expansion model.  The total store network grew by 7.4% to 10,304 stores: Philippines (3,445) and  International (6,859) – 553 in China, 355 in North America, 410 in EMEAA, 928 with  Highlands Coffee mainly in Vietnam, 1,271 with CBTL, 354 with Milksha, 2,906 with  Compose Coffee, and 82 with Tim Ho Wan. 

Richard Shin, Chief Financial and Risk Officer of the Jollibee Group and Chief Executive  Officer of JFC International Business, gave the following statement: 

“We continued to deliver healthy profit growth in the third quarter, though at a more  tempered pace compared to the first half of the year. Operating income for the quarter increased by 7.3% YoY, supported by effective management of general and  administrative expenses, alongside strong international business performance led by  our Jollibee brand and Compose Coffee. Margins were slightly lower YoY, reflecting  strategic initiatives and inflationary pressures, but remained healthy and supportive of  long-term growth. 

We continue to optimize our capital allocation and enhance asset efficiency through  franchising and selective investments, expanding our franchise mix to 77.0% of new  store openings year-to-date. This strategy enables accelerated network growth while  minimizing capital outlay and improving profitability, driving steady EBITDA expansion  and margin resilience. 

Our Coffee & Tea segment is emerging as a key growth engine, with Compose Coffee on  track to exceed 3,000 stores and deliver strong ROIC. Smashburger is progressing well  on its turnaround path, supported by operational improvements and successful  campaigns. 

We are on track to deliver double-digit top and bottom-line growth, continuing the  double-digit growth of 2024. Equally, we are confident to continue the double-digit  growth in 2026.” 

Corporate Action 

On November 14, 2025, the Board of Directors approved the declaration of a regular  cash dividend of Php2.11 per share of common stock. The dividend will be paid on  December 16, 2025 to all shareholders of record as of November 28, 2025 (ex-dividend  date of November 27, 2025). This dividend is 15.9% higher than the Php1.82 per share  declared on November 11, 2024.

This brings the Jollibee Group’s total regular cash dividends to Php3.44 per share for the  year 2025, representing an increase of 15.8% over the total Php2.97 per share dividends  given last year. 

Other Developments 

• Jollibee was cited in the Brand Finance 2025 Sustainability Perceptions Index for its  commitment to responsible business practices. It also earned two gold awards at the  Inquirer ESG Edge Impact Awards for energy efficiency and sustainable supply chain  initiatives. 

• The Jollibee Group’s flagship brand Jollibee was officially declared the first registered  Well-Known Mark in the Philippines by the Intellectual Property Office of the  Philippines (IPOPHL), a historic milestone that enhances brand protection and affirms  its cultural significance. 

Forward-Looking Statement Disclaimer 

The foregoing disclosure contains forward-looking statements that are based on certain  assumptions of Management and are subject to risks and opportunities or unforeseen  events. Actual results could differ materially from those contemplated in the relevant  forward-looking statement and JFC gives no assurance that such forward-looking  statements will prove to be correct or that such intentions will not change. This Press  Release discloses important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially  from JFC’s expectations. All subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements  attributable to JFC or person acting on behalf of JFC expressly qualified in their entirety  by the above cautionary statements. 

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