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| foundation = [[Quezon City]], [[Philippines]] (1999) |
| foundation = [[Quezon City]], [[Philippines]] (1999) |
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| location = [[Pasig |
| location = [[Pasig]], [[Philippines]] |
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| locations = 10 |
| locations = 10 |
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| founder = Kenneth Sytin |
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| industry = [[Restaurants]] |
| industry = [[Restaurants]] |
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| products = [[Philippine cuisine]]<br>[[Grilling|Grilled food]] |
| products = [[Philippine cuisine]]<br>[[Grilling|Grilled food]] |
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| homepage = {{URL|http://www.congogrille.com/ |
| homepage = {{URL|http://www.congogrille.com/}} |
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'''Congo Grille''' is a [[restaurant chain|chain]] of [[family restaurant]]s in the [[Philippines]] named for its [[Africa]]n jungle-themed interiors.<ref name=Congo>{{cite web | url=http://www.manilastandardtoday.com/?page=goodLife01_aug16_2006 |title=Go ‘ape’ over Congo Grille |publisher=Manila Standard Today|date=August 16, 2006|accessdate=2008-11-20}}</ref> In contrast to the decor, the cuisine is predominantly [[Filipino food|Filipino]] with a smidgen of Western and Chinese foods. The award-winning restaurant is also popularly known as ''The [[Sisig]] King'' for its recent achievements in a food feast celebrating the favorite Filipino dish.<ref name=Congo2>{{cite web|url=http://www.malaya.com.ph/aug28/livi4.htm|title=Sisig King franchise store opens in Cubao|date=August 28, 2009|accessdate=2009-09-12|publisher=Malaya - The National Newspaper}}</ref> The chain has plans to build stores overseas, especially in the United States.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mb.com.ph/issues/2006/09/08/TSTE2006090873689.html |title=Secrets To Premium Grilled Food|accessdate=2008-12-28|author=Antonetta Valdez-Pua|publisher=Manila Bulletin Online|date=September 8, 2006}} {{Dead link|date=September 2010|bot=H3llBot}}</ref> |
'''Congo Grille''' is a [[restaurant chain|chain]] of [[family restaurant]]s in the [[Philippines]] named for its [[Africa]]n jungle-themed interiors.<ref name=Congo>{{cite web | url=http://www.manilastandardtoday.com/?page=goodLife01_aug16_2006 |title=Go ‘ape’ over Congo Grille |publisher=Manila Standard Today|date=August 16, 2006|accessdate=2008-11-20}}</ref> In contrast to the decor, the cuisine is predominantly [[Filipino food|Filipino]] with a smidgen of Western and Chinese foods. The award-winning restaurant is also popularly known as ''The [[Sisig]] King'' for its recent achievements in a food feast celebrating the favorite Filipino dish.<ref name=Congo2>{{cite web|url=http://www.malaya.com.ph/aug28/livi4.htm|title=Sisig King franchise store opens in Cubao|date=August 28, 2009|accessdate=2009-09-12|publisher=Malaya - The National Newspaper}}</ref> The chain has plans to build stores overseas, especially in the United States.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mb.com.ph/issues/2006/09/08/TSTE2006090873689.html |title=Secrets To Premium Grilled Food|accessdate=2008-12-28|author=Antonetta Valdez-Pua|publisher=Manila Bulletin Online|date=September 8, 2006}} {{Dead link|date=September 2010|bot=H3llBot}}</ref> |
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| Company type | Public |
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| Industry | Restaurants |
| Founded | Quezon City, Philippines (1999) |
| Founder | Kenneth Sytin |
| Headquarters | Pasig, Philippines |
Number of locations | 10 |
| Products | Philippine cuisine Grilled food |
| Website | www |
Congo Grille is a chain of family restaurants in the Philippines named for its African jungle-themed interiors.[1] In contrast to the decor, the cuisine is predominantly Filipino with a smidgen of Western and Chinese foods. The award-winning restaurant is also popularly known as The Sisig King for its recent achievements in a food feast celebrating the favorite Filipino dish.[2] The chain has plans to build stores overseas, especially in the United States.[3]
History
Congo Grille was established in 1999 by Kenneth Sytin and his brothers. That year, the business had as many as 13,000 customers a month and was dubbed "the fastest growing grill in town."[4] In 2006, Congo Grill participated in the Annual Sisig Festival held in Angeles City, Pampanga. Their pork sisig and two other sisig dishes won first prizes in the major categories.[5][6]
The restaurant operates based on three concepts; a Philippine restaurant in an air conditioned environment, food without monosodium glutamate, and a mascot (an ape in a safari outfit) for entertaining youngsters.[1] Congo Grille was opened for franchising in 2008.[7]
The first franchised-operated store opened at the Araneta Center in 2009.[2]
Charities
In 2007, Congo Grille, along with other companies, organized a party to feed 407 children of low-income families in the city of Valenzuela. This was part of a program dealing with nationwide hunger.[8]
Two years later, they teamed up with local television network GMA 7 in feeding low-income individuals. Workers of the restaurant chain offered meals to 300 people in Quezon City, its birthplace. Toys and other collectibles were also donated.[9]
References
- ^ a b "Go 'ape' over Congo Grille". Manila Standard Today. August 16, 2006. Retrieved 2008-11-20.
- ^ a b "Sisig King franchise store opens in Cubao". Malaya - The National Newspaper. August 28, 2009. Retrieved 2009-09-12.
- ^ Antonetta Valdez-Pua (September 8, 2006). "Secrets To Premium Grilled Food". Manila Bulletin Online. Retrieved 2008-12-28. [dead link]
- ^ "Congo Grille creates perfect recipe for franchise success". The Daily Tribune. June 27, 2008. Retrieved 2008-12-20. [dead link]
- ^ Reynaldo G. Navales (December 9, 2006). "Kapampangans show cooking skills at Sisig festival". Sun.Star Pampanga. Retrieved 2009-02-22.
- ^ dbmedia (2007-08-23). "Congo Grille Opens at Trimona". DBMedia. Retrieved on 2010-12-26.
- ^ "'Sisig' king opens business opportunities at Franchise Expo". The Manila Times Internet Edition. August 31, 2008. Retrieved 2009-02-16.
- ^ "Nourishing the young through spoonfuls of joy". The Manila Times Internet Edition. November 4, 2007. Retrieved 2009-02-22. [dead link]
- ^ "Congo Grille cooks for a cause". Malaya-The National Newspaper. February 9, 2009. Retrieved 2009-02-15.