It is no secret that Tampa Bay has been anxiously awaiting the opening of Jollibee's debut in Pinellas Park. Earlier this week, the popular Filipino fast-food chain with a cult following announced that it was making its debut on Friday, January 17 at 9 a.m. and had plenty of prizes in store for those who came out to celebrate.
Making sure not to miss his chance at snagging a year's supply of Chickenjoy, a Florida man made sure to get in line at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, January 16 before the masses begin to arrive.
In a release to CL, a Jollibee representative shared that, "21-year-old Angelo Honculada is the first customer in line at Jollibee Pinellas Park and will be standing in line for 16+ hours before the store opens to the public tomorrow, January 17 at 9 AM." Talk about dedication.
Well, Honculada along with the 49 others in line who make a purchase of $25 or more worth of food will be awarded with one year's supply of Chickenjoy. If you're one of the first 50 customers to carry a unique banner or poster with the hashtag #ItsOurTurn you'll be blessed with a Special Barong Tagalog (the national formal attire of the Philippines) Funko Pop! Another grand opening promotion includes free drawstring bags to the first 300 customers, then to the first 100 customers on the second and third days of business, with a $25 purchase.
The store hours are 9 a.m.-10 p.m. for opening day.
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