About Tony Tan Caktiong & family
- Tony Tan Caktiong is the founder and chairman of Jollibee Foods, one of the world's fastest-growing Asian restaurant chains.
- Jollibee operates eateries in the Philippines and overseas, from Singapore to the U.K. to the U.S.
- Jollibee sells Filipino, Chinese, American and European dishes adapted to a quick-serve and affordable format.
- With partner Edgar Sia II, Caktiong also owns a stake in developer DoubleDragon Corporation.
Wealth History
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Forbes Lists
#5
Philippines 50 Richest (2023)
Personal Stats
- Age
- 71
- Source of Wealth
- restaurants, Self Made
- Residence
- Manila, Philippines
- Citizenship
- Philippines
- Marital Status
- Married
Did you know
Caktiong's mother thought Tony was the most difficult to bring up among his brothers because he was very picky about food.
His father was a chef in a Buddhist monastery in Manila.
In Their Own Words
To this day I repeat to my people what my father told me--you have to make sure your food tastes really good.
Tony Tan Caktiong & family
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