Photo released on August 4, 2023 shows a new Jollibee branch in Pilillia, Rizal that opened on March, 2023. HandoutMANILA -- Jollibee Group was named by the People Management Association of the Philippines (PMAP) as Employer of the Year for 2024. 

In a statement, Jollibee said it was selected for its human resources-driven business solutions that boost net income and makes an impact on people and the larger community.  

Jollibee Group chief executive officer Ernesto Tanmantiong said the secret to the fast food giant's success has always been its people. 

"Other companies could try to copy our brands, systems, equipment, or even our products, but it’s our people that make the difference," he said.

Jollibee was named the second fastest-growing restaurant in the world by a global brand valuation consultancy in February.

Jollibee said its net income climbed to P8.876 billion in the first 9 months of the year because of strong contributions from both its local and international stores.

The company has wholly owned brands including ChowKing, Greenwich, Red Ribbon, Mang Inasal, Yonghe King and Hong Zhuang Yuan, and franchised brands including Burger King, Panda Express, and Yoshinoya in the Philippines.

JFC has been expanding its portfolio of brands worldwide with recent acquisitions such as Korea's Compose Coffee and Japan's Milksha.  It also struck deals to bring Common Man Coffee Roasters and Tiong Bahru Bakery to the Philippines.

Recently, it took over the management and ownership of the Michelin-starred Tim Ho Wan restaurant chain.

Established in 1977, the PMAP Awards Program recognizes outstanding organizations that successfully fulfill its business objectives and meet its social and people management responsibilities.

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