Manila, Philippines – Jollibee Foods Corporation has announced that its subsidiary, Fresh N’ Famous Foods, Inc. (FNF), has entered into a Master Franchise Agreement to bring South Korea-based Compose Coffee to the Philippines. The move is part of the Jollibee Group’s strategy to expand its presence in the growing coffee and beverage segment.
Compose Coffee was founded in South Korea in 2014 with a focus on making quality coffee widely accessible. Since its launch, the brand has grown to over 3,000 stores, offering staples such as Americanos and flavoured lattes, alongside Korean-inspired menu innovations.
Moreover, the brand operates one of Korea’s advanced smart roasting systems, overseeing bean selection, roasting profiles, and flavour consistency across its outlets. Compose Coffee has also engaged in high-profile branding efforts, including a partnership with V of BTS, which has contributed to its cultural relevance and consumer appeal.
Jollibee Group Philippines chief executive officer Joseph Tanbuntiong said, “We are extremely excited to introduce Compose Coffee to the Philippines this 2026, aligned with its mission of making high-quality coffee more accessible to consumers.”
Joseph added, “This planned launch strengthens one of our key strategic growth pillars—the coffee and tea segment—and positions the Jollibee Group to play a more meaningful role in our customers’ daily routines. We look forward to bringing more moments of joy to Filipinos through innovative, world-class beverage experiences.”
Richard Shin, chief financial and risk officer and CEO of Jollibee Group International, added, “Compose Coffee’s entry into the Philippines reflects the Jollibee Group’s commitment to scaling brands with strong global potential. In every market where it operates, we’ve seen a disciplined operating model and deep focus on product quality that creates a repeatable formula for growth.”
He added, “We’re excited to bring that momentum to the Philippines and introduce more consumers to a brand that delivers both excellence and accessibility in every cup.”
Moreover, Compose Coffee is expected to complement the Jollibee Group’s existing portfolio, leveraging the company’s operational expertise, scale, and understanding of the Philippine consumer to strengthen its beverage-led offerings.
Ahead of this launch, Jollibee announced in January its plans to create a standalone international business, with the intention of listing the new entity on a United States securities exchange.
