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Jollibee tops USA TODAY's best fast-food fried chicken list for 3rd straight year

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<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1784798258171746256437_1942488486449588_8850206100316685845_n.jpeg" style="width:650px;display:block;height:auto" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="650"/>Jollibee USA/Facebook</div>MANILA — Jollibee has been named the top fast-food chain for fried chicken in the United States for the third consecutive year in the 2026 USA TODAY 10Best Readers&#x27; Choice Awards.The Philippine-based restaurant chain ranked No. 1 in the Best Fast Food Fried Chicken category, ahead of Church&#x27;s Texas Chicken, Roy Rogers, Huey Magoo&#x27;s Chicken Tenders and Pollo Campero.According to USA TODAY, the annual rankings were determined after the publication&#x27;s editors and a panel of quick-service dining experts selected the nominees, with readers casting votes to determine the winners.In announcing the results, USA TODAY cited Jollibee&#x27;s signature Chickenjoy, describing it as &quot;juicy&quot; and &quot;flavorful.&quot; The publication also noted the chain&#x27;s growing global footprint, with around 100 stores in North America and more than 1,700 stores worldwide.The 2026 rankings also included Lee&#x27;s Famous Recipe Chicken, Chick-fil-A, PDQ, Krispy Krunchy Chicken and Raising Cane&#x27;s.Jollibee said the award highlights the enduring popularity of its signature crispy fried chicken, Chickenjoy, in one of the world&#x27;s most competitive quick-service restaurant markets. Selected initially by industry experts, final rankings were decided by public vote.  “Receiving this recognition for the third consecutive year is especially meaningful because it reflects the consistency of the quality, taste, and customer experience that we work hard to deliver with every serving in Chickenjoy,” Ernesto Tanmantiong, Jollibee Group Global President and CEO said in a statement.  The award builds on previous accolades for the brand, including top fried chicken honors from culinary and lifestyle outlets such as Eater.com in 2022 and Thrillist in 2021, Jollibee said.With around 100 locations across North America and over 1,800 worldwide, Jollibee continues to leverage its popular menu to accelerate its international expansion.  The Jollibee Group is expanding in the US with over 75 branches in 14 states. It plans to have 350 stores across North America, including Canada in the near term.Last year, it launched the franchising program in the US to expand the presence of Jollibee in the country.The company reported that the average gross sales of Jollibee stores in the US in 2023 hit $4.3 million. — With report from Jekki Pascual, ABS-CBN News

Jollibee has been named the top fast-food chain for fried chicken in the United States for the third consecutive year in the 2026 USA TODAY 10Best Readers' Choice Awards.

Jollibee has been named the top fast-food chain for fried chicken in the United States for the third consecutive year in the 2026 USA TODAY 10Best Readers' Choice Awards.