Jollibee Opens Restaurant in Sterling Heights, MI

Jollibee, will make its debut in Michigan with the opening of its Sterling Heights, MI location on Friday, January 12, 2024. Located at 44945 Woodridge Drive in front of the Lakeside Mall, Jollibee's new home in the dynamic Detroit suburban marks another milestone on the brand's ambitious journey to become one of the world's top-five restaurant companies.

With its ever-growing, cult-like following among foodies, families, and fried-chicken lovers from coast to coast, Jollibee is carving out its place in the world's most competitive fast-food market, thanks to its great-tasting food at a great value paired with its always joyful service. Proclaimed as "the best chain fried chicken in America" by food authority Eater.com, Jollibee is ready to take both fans and first-timers from around the Motor City on a culinary joyride that promises to be worth the trip!

The new Jollibee – Sterling Heights joins the area's Lakeside retail corridor, which is not only home to an array of restaurants but is also undergoing a major redevelopment that will transform the area into a thriving, mixed-use city center complete with dining, shopping, recreation, and residences. The restaurant's high-profile location, which includes a double-lane drive-thru for added convenience, will undoubtedly see heavy traffic from not only residents but also area commuters who travel along the M-59 highway every day. For those who want to be among the city's first to get their hands on Jollibee's world-famous fried chicken and other delicious offerings at its first Michigan location, here are the key details: 

    Address: 44945 Woodridge Drive, Sterling Heights, MI 48313
    Hours of Operation: 9AM – 10PM, seven days a week.
    How to Order: This location will offer dine-in, take-out and drive-thru service.

For newcomers to the brand who want to taste for themselves what the buzz is all about, here are the marquee menu items that have fans lining up around the block when a new Jollibee comes to town: 

•     Chickenjoy: Jollibee's signature crispy and juicy bone-in-fried chicken.
•     Chicken Sandwich: A crispy, juicy chicken breast fillet is spread with umami mayo, and sandwiched between a toasted brioche bun.
•     Spicy Chicken Sandwich: The spicy version of the cult classic features a sriracha mayo spread and is adorned with fresh jalapeño slices for added heat and crunch.
•     Peach Mango Pie: Made with peaches and real Philippine mangoes tucked in a warm, light, and crispy crust.

"We are so thrilled to be opening our doors in this magnificent state for the very first time, as Michigan is a key market in our accelerated U.S. growth strategy," said Maribeth Dela Cruz, Business Group Head, Honeybee Foods Corporation dba Jollibee. "We look forward to seeing both familiar faces and first-time customers at our first location in the close-knit Sterling Heights community, where we can't wait to create many new joyful moments for those who call the Detroit area home." 

To celebrate this momentous occasion, Jollibee will be amping up the joy by hosting a three-day promotion on-site at the store, whereby the first 100 customers each day who spend $20 or more will receive a host of Jollibee goodies – from Jollibee tote bags jam-packed with fun merchandise (including an exclusive t-shirt just for this opening!) to free food, including a coupon for a free one-year supply of Jollibee's signature Chickenjoy fried chicken (One 6-piece bucket per month for 12 months).

Hot on the heels of its Michigan debut, Jollibee will soon be celebrating another milestone, the official opening of its 100th store in N.A. which will be its newest location in Surrey, B.C., Canada. And as Jollibee continues to take North America by storm, it also will be bringing its joyful dining experience to several new U.S. markets, including Seattle, WA, and Portland, OR, as well as expanding its presence in existing markets, like the New York City area, where demand for the brand is especially high with no signs of slowing down.