Jollibee customers need to be patient another month for the Philippines-based fast-food company to open its first Jacksonville restaurant.
Jollibee USA brand manager Dianne Yorro said by email Wednesday the target opening date is in January.
Significant renovations have been ongoing at the former Kentucky Fried Chicken and A&W Restaurants location at 11884 Atlantic Blvd.
Jollibee had been expected to open in mid-December. An opening date will be announced when confirmed.
It will be the forerunner for expansion of the largest fast-food chain based in the Philippines.
A Jollibee representative said in December the Jacksonville location will be its first in Florida and there will be more in the state. It has 30 U.S. locations, most of which are in California.
The restaurant’s menu includes what it calls its all-time favorite Chickenjoy, which is fried chicken, as well as Jolly Spaghetti, Yum Burgers, a sandwich collection that includes Spam and corned beef, and Chicken Dippers.
It also serves breakfast and desserts.
Jollibee Chicken & Burgers, at almost 3,500 square feet, is next to The Potter’s House Soul Food Bistro.