Global restaurant sensation, Jollibee, will make its much anticipated debut in Michigan with the opening of its Sterling Heights, MI location on Friday, January 12, 2024. Beloved for its mouth-watering Chickenjoy fried chicken, chicken sandwiches, and Peach Mango Pie dessert, Jollibee is on a mission to spread its “joy of eating” to Detroiters hungry to discover a deliciously different dining experience that they can’t find anywhere else. 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 will undoubtedly see heavy traffic from not only local residents, but also area commuters that 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 Michiganlocation, 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 friend 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.