MANILA, Philippines — Homegrown fast-food giant Jollibee plans to scale up its presence in the US, a market which the company sees as very important to its expansion drive. Jollibee Foods Corp.

Jollibee Foods Corp. (JFC) has begun its foray into the handmade pastries category with the entry of Singapore-based Tiong Bahru Bakery in the Philippines. The homegrown fast-food giant known for ...