Jollibee Foods Corporation announced that it has signed a contract with Ayala Malls that will lead to the opening of the country’s first Common Man Coffee Roasters, one of Singapore’s most beloved cafés, in the heart of Makati.
In a statement, the Jollibee Group said the brand’s first location in the Philippines will open this year at The Restaurants at The Ayala Triangle Gardens.
The Common Man Coffee Roasters operates all-day dining restaurants in Singapore and Malaysia, with an aim to be a Champion for Specialty Coffee and Best All-Day Brunch concept in Asia.
Common Man Coffee Roasters also does coffee roasting, sale of coffee products, and operates Coffee Barista Academy.
The Jollibee Group announced last August its joint venture with Food Collective, Pte. Ltd. (FCPL) to own and operate Common Man Coffee Roasters in the Philippines. The Jollibee Group owns 60 percent of the business.
“Location is key in establishing Common Man’s foothold in the country. The Ayala Triangle Gardens is at the heart of Makati’s Central Business District and a hub for many great concepts in the city,” said Jollibee Group Chief Real Estate and Design Officer William Tan Untiong.
He noted that, “for this reason, it is only fitting that we set up shop in this prime location that will enable us to fully bring the signature Common Man Coffee Roasters concept to life.”
“We are excited to launch Common Man Coffee Roasters in Manila at this very special location in Ayala Triangle,” said Michael Bovell, general manager of Spa Esprit Food Group which operates Common Man Coffee Roasters in Singapore.
He added that, “as with all our cafes, the café design is very creative and not the run of the mill. We are also excited to have a roastery on site so we can showcase the roasting process to our customers, offering a dining and sensory experience.”
"We are so thrilled to welcome Common Man Coffee Roasters in one of the most unique retail spaces in the country – a place where lasting memories are made, friendships flourish, and the spirit of community thrives," said Ayala Land Senior Vice President Mariana Zobel de Ayala.
She pointed out that, “on a personal note, Common Man holds a special place in my heart, as it was my favorite cafe when I lived in Singapore a few years ago."