They are part of other Southeast Asian business expanding there despite high rents.

Jollibee will be launching 41 more stores in Hong Kong and Macau for the next five years, according to a report by South China Morning Post.

The expansion, is said to be driven by around 370,000 overseas workers from the Philippines and Indonesia.

The Philippine fast food has eight stores in Hong Kong and has recently announced its first UK launch on October 20.