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Dim sum chain Tim Ho Wan ramps up North America, Hong Kong expansion after Jollibee acquisition

Joining the Jollibee Group has boosted the brand’s global scalability. It has also adopted stronger SOPs that can be replicated across markets

Paige Lim
Published Thu, May 7, 2026 · 07:00 AM
    • The opening of Tim Ho Wan's 10th outlet at Mikiki Mall in Kowloon, Hong Kong in February. The chain has more than doubled its network of stores in the city in the past year.
    • The opening of Tim Ho Wan's 10th outlet at Mikiki Mall in Kowloon, Hong Kong in February. The chain has more than doubled its network of stores in the city in the past year. PHOTO: TIM HO WAN

    [HONG KONG] Dim sum chain Tim Ho Wan is doubling down on its expansion in North America and Hong Kong, following its acquisition by Philippine fast-food group Jollibee Foods in a S$20.2 million deal.

    The brand has hit a number of growth milestones since its integration into the group in January 2025.

    In the past year, for instance, Tim Ho Wan has more than doubled its network of stores in Hong Kong – “a pace of growth that reflects how much stronger, faster and more confident the brand has become since joining Jollibee Group,” said Lee Yeong Sheng, chief executive officer of Tim Ho Wan.

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