Where We Are Going Today: Jollibee

Greeting you with an image of a jolly anthropomorphic bee donning a chef’s hat, Jollibee is giving even the business of bees in Saudi Arabia some juicy and crunchy chicken to munch on. The branding of Jollibee — which was founded by Filipino Chinese entrepreneur Tony Tan Caktiong — is said to have been inspired by Walt Disney’s Mickey Mouse. It all began in 1975 as a Magnolia ice cream parlor in Quezon City, Philippines. It then transitioned into a fast-food restaurant in 1978, incorporating hot meals like the Yumburger.