Did you hear that our Prime Minister Chris Luxon and MP Paulo Garcia visited Jollibee during their trip to the Philippines? Why, you might wonder? Why is Jollibee so famous? Well, if you grew up in the Philippines like me, you’d know all about Jollibee. Let me share its history with you.
Fun fact: I’m actually a shareholder of Jollibee! That means I’m kind of like a co-owner and get some profits from Jollibee. Later, I’ll tell you how you can become a shareholder too. Jollibee was actually my dream business once, but the franchise fee, which ranges from 30 to 50 million pesos, was a bit steep for me.
Many of our kababayans are asking if Jollibee will open in New Zealand. Well, when I visited Europe, I couldn’t resist stopping by the many branches in London and Italy. Even my Kiwi husband Andrew has fallen in love with Jollibee now.
Let’s dive into Jollibee’s history. Our Jollibee Group was founded in 1975 by Dr. Tony Tan Caktiong. With the help of his wife Grace, his family, and in-laws, they started out with a small family business selling ice cream on the streets of Manila. Three years later, they saw the potential for serving hot meals and transformed their ice cream parlors into the Jollibee brand we all know and love today.
Tony always believed in the immense potential of his business and dreamed big. He relied on hard work, passion, and focus to grow his small business into one of the biggest companies in the Philippines, Asia, and now, the world.
Today, that dream has expanded from a single brand to a restaurant group with 18 beloved brands and over 6,900 stores in 33 countries. With our mission of spreading the joy of eating to everyone, we’re working hard to become one of the top five restaurant companies in the world.
I have been investing in the Philippines Stock Market since 2012 and there is amazing economic potential. That’s why, as a Filipino, I encourage you to invest in growing companies in the Philippines like Jollibee. I get guidance from the experts in the Philippines through the Truly Rich Club of Bro Bo Sanchez. That’s how I’ve learned to invest in the stock market; it’s very easy and simple to grow our hard-earned money.
Now, if you want to be a shareholder of Jollibee like me, here’s what you should do:
- Understand what a shareholder is: A shareholder is someone who owns shares or stocks in a company. When you own shares of a company, you own a portion of that company. As a shareholder, you have the right to vote on certain company matters and may receive dividends, which are a portion of the company’s profits.
- Choose a brokerage firm: To buy shares of Jollibee or any other company, you need to open an account with a brokerage firm. There are many brokerage firms to choose from, such as COL Financial, which you mentioned using personally. Research different brokerage firms to find one that suits your needs and preferences.
- Open an account: Once you’ve chosen a brokerage firm, you’ll need to open an account with them. This typically involves filling out some forms and providing identification and other necessary information.
- Deposit funds: After opening your account, you’ll need to deposit funds into it. This will be the money you use to buy shares of Jollibee or any other stocks you’re interested in.
- Place your order: Once your account is funded, you can place an order to buy shares of Jollibee. You’ll need to specify how many shares you want to buy and at what price.
- Monitor your investment: After you’ve bought shares of Jollibee, it’s important to keep an eye on your investment. Monitor the performance of the stock and stay informed about any news or developments related to the company.
