--- title: "Joy to Stockton, CA! Jollibee Buzzes into the City Today, April 3, Offering Drive-Thru and In-Store To-Go Service at Launch" url: https://burnaze.com/article/6ba5eec3-afc3-4aff-b52d-85f17893a5bf source: "Franchising.com" original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20260403_joy_to_stockton_ca_jollibee_buzzes_into_the_city_today_april_3_offering_dri.html category: "Fast casual" industry: "Restaurants" segment: "Fast casual" topics: ["Operations"] published: 2026-04-03T12:00:00.000Z modified: 2026-10-31T16:27:00.476Z image: https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1561758033-d89a9ad46330?w=1600&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop --- # Joy to Stockton, CA! Jollibee Buzzes into the City Today, April 3, Offering Drive-Thru and In-Store To-Go Service at Launch **TL;DR:** Jollibee opens a new store in Stockton, California, offering drive-thru and in-store to-go service. The store is located at the intersection of Pacific Avenue and March Lane, near Weberstown Mall, and will bring Jollibee's signature dining experience to the Central Valley region. *originally published in Franchising.com on 2026-04-03. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20260403_joy_to_stockton_ca_jollibee_buzzes_into_the_city_today_april_3_offering_dri.html).* ## Story WEST COVINA, Calif., April 3, 2026 // PRNewswire // -- Jollibee will open its new store in Stockton, Calif., on Friday, April 3, offering drive-thru and in-store to-go service at launch. This initial phase is designed to ensure maximum speed and convenience for both loyal fans and first-time guests, allowing the restaurant to efficiently accommodate eager customers, while diligently preparing for a full-service launch. In-store dining and online ordering will be available in the coming weeks, providing even more ways to experience the delicious Jollibee difference. Conveniently located at the intersection of Pacific Avenue and March Lane, the new Jollibee has a spot in front of Weberstown Mall, one of the area's major retail hubs. Jollibee's new outpost in Stockton further expands its presence in Northern California while bringing the beloved brand's signature "joy of eating" to loyal fans and first-time guests across the Central Valley region. Jollibee invites first-time guests from around the city to taste for themselves why people line up for hours (and even camp out overnight!) to be among the first to get their hands on Jollibee's most beloved menu items, including: "We're excited to bring Jollibee to Stockton and introduce our joyful dining experience to the community," said Maribeth Dela Cruz, Business Group Head, Honeybee Foods Corporation dba Jollibee. "California has been an incredibly important market for us, and Stockton's diverse and vibrant community makes it a natural fit. We look forward to welcoming both longtime fans and new guests to enjoy our delicious menu and warm hospitality." For those who haven't yet experienced the fanfare of a Jollibee grand opening, they are famous for being buckets of fun – featuring great food, energetic music and plenty of giveaways. To extend the celebration, Jollibee will be hosting a three-day promotion. Each day, the first 50 take-out customers and first 50 drive-thru customers will be gifted these Jollibee goodies: - Day 1 (April 3): First 50 Drive-Thru Customers and First 50 Take-Out Customers: One year of free Chickenjoy fried chicken (one 6-piece bucket per month for 12 months) and a classic Jollibee t-shirt in honor of this buzzworthy occasion. Day 2 (April 4): First 50 Drive-Thru Customers: Jollibee Chickenjoy Lover Bucket Hat – This streetwear staple pays homage to Jollibee's most famous menu item to deliver a fun and tasty twist to sunny-day style. First 50 Take-Out Customers: Jollibee Journal – Great for jotting down cravings, goals, and bright ideas, it brings a little extra joy to every page. Day 3 (April 5): First 50 Drive-Thru Customers and First 50 Take-Out Customers: Jollibee Decorative Lights – Light up the night, Jollibee style! Gifted as a set of two, each strand features glowing icons of Jollibee classics – from Chickenjoy Buckets and Peach Mango Pies to Pineapple Quenchers and the Jollibee mascot, himself – to add a fun pop of joy to any space. ## Entities - Franchising.com (publication) - unit expansion (topic) - QSR (sector) - location expansion (topic) - Jollibee (company) - new store opening (topic) - Stockton (location) - drive-thru service (topic) - Maribeth Dela Cruz (person) - Honeybee Foods Corporation (company) - Weberstown Mall (location) --- Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20260403_joy_to_stockton_ca_jollibee_buzzes_into_the_city_today_april_3_offering_dri.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/6ba5eec3-afc3-4aff-b52d-85f17893a5bf).