Chowking's First OC Store Opens in Anaheim

Edwin Goei • OC Weekly • November 7, 2012
In a lot of ways, Disney is like Jollibee. Both have a cute, button-eyed seminal cartoon mascot and both are giants in their field with a reputation for acquisition. Jollibee bought Red Ribbon and Chowking, two brands that are only slightly less...
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