Alberta Agriculture Minister Visits Jollibee Group to Explore Business Expansion Opportunities in Canada

(From left) William Tan Untiong ,Jollibee Group Chief Business Support Officer; Jason Hale, Alberta Canada Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation; RJ Sigurdson, Alberta Canada Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation; and Joseph Tanbuntiong Jollibee Group Philippines Chief Executive Officer and Jollibee Brand Global Head.

The Jollibee Group recently welcomed the Honorable RJ Sigurdson, Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation of Alberta, Canada, to its headquarters in Manila to discuss potential commercial partnerships and business expansion opportunities in Alberta.

Minister Sigurdson was joined by Deputy Minister Jason Hale and representatives from Alberta’s Indo-Pacific Hub and the Canadian Embassy in the Philippines. The meeting provided a platform to explore how Jollibee Group could further strengthen its presence in Canada, including the possibility of expanding its store network in Alberta.

Strengthening partnership

The Jollibee Group shared updates on the company’s growth journey in Canada and its continued commitment to bringing its signature brand closer to Canadian customers, particularly in Alberta—one of Canada’s fastest-growing, most vibrant, and diverse provinces.

“Canada continues to be a key growth market for the Jollibee Group. Just last year, we opened our milestone 100th store in North America, located in British Columbia, Canada. We’re excited about the opportunities to expand our footprint in Alberta,” said Joseph Tanbuntiong, Chief Executive Officer, Jollibee Group Philippines. “We look forward to strengthening business partnerships and contributing to the local economy by serving our well-loved offerings to more communities, spreading more joy to more people.”

Jollibee Group operates 28 stores across Canada as of May 2025, with eight of these located in Alberta, including key cities such as Edmonton, Calgary, and Red Deer.

During the visit, Minister Sigurdson highlighted Alberta’s leadership in advancing sustainability in agriculture and agri-food production, and shared how the province’s robust capabilities in these areas could support future partnerships with food companies like the Jollibee Group.

“It’s truly exciting to explore opportunities with a global company like the Jollibee Group,” said Minister Sigurdson. “Alberta takes pride in its deep agricultural roots and spirit of innovation, and we look forward to building meaningful partnerships that bring shared value to both Alberta and the Philippines.”

Also present during the visit were John McDonald, Managing Director of the Alberta Singapore Office Indo-Pacific Hub; Kelvin Kho, Senior Business Development Officer of the Alberta Agriculture Singapore Office; Guy Boileau, Senior Trade Commissioner at the Canadian Embassy in the Philippines; and Louise Pasadilla, Trade Commissioner for Agriculture and Processed Food and Beverages at the Canadian Embassy in the Philippines.

The Jollibee Group continues to grow its footprint in North America, with Canada playing a key role in the company’s global expansion plans. With its growing network of stores and a strong following among Canadian customers, Jollibee Group is well-positioned to serve even more communities across Alberta and beyond.