Exciting news for fans of the unique fried chicken chain Jollibee — the new store coming to Chantilly, just off SR 28 at Willard Road, is apparently aiming for a May opening. That’s according to the company’s website.
The site had originally indicated an August opening, but the Chantilly page has now been updated to a target opening of “May 2023.”
The Burn has been reporting on Jollibee since the brand entered the greater DC market a few years ago. So far, there are just two locations — one in Alexandria and one in Wheaton, Md.
The new Chantilly store will be the third in the DC area, but more are expected. There is also another Virginia location — a lone outpost in Virginia Beach.
Jollibee is a chain that got its start in the Philippines back in 1975. It grew across Asia and started opening stores in the United States in 1998. There are now some 1,200 locations worldwide, and more than 60 open or in the works around the U.S.
Jollibee specializes in bone-in fried chicken — they called it “Chickenjoy.” It’s served with brown gravy for dipping. They also have burgers, a unique Filipino spaghetti dish, and other items that may surprise first-timers. You can see the full Jollibee menu here.