Angel's Burger
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Vicky Mojica
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| Company type | Private |
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| Industry | Fast food |
| Founded | November 19, 1997 |
| Founders | Joseph Mojica Vicky Mojica |
| Headquarters | Parang, Marikina, Philippines |
Area served | Philippines |
Key people |
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| Products | Hamburgers, sandwiches, hotdogs, beverages |
| Revenue | US$134 million[1] (2022) |
Number of employees | 2,000+[1] (2024) |
| Website | angelsburger.com |
Angel’s Burger is a fast-food chain in the Philippines best known for its long-running buy one, take one hamburger promotion. Founded in 1997 by husband and wife Joseph and Vicky Mojica, the brand has grown into one of the largest burger kiosk networks in the country, with more than 1,200 outlets nationwide.[2][3]
Angel’s Burger was established in November 1997 in Quezon City, Philippines.[3] The founders, Joseph and Vicky Mojica, were former overseas Filipino workers who initially managed a franchise of another burger chain before deciding to create their own brand. The business was named after their third child, Angelica (“Angel”).[2]
The couple started with a single roadside kiosk offering inexpensive hamburgers. Following early financial challenges during the Asian financial crisis, the Mojicas worked temporarily in the United States. A reported $10,000 slot machine win in Las Vegas provided the capital for the company’s revival and expansion after their return to the Philippines.[3] Angel’s Burger later opened its operations to franchising in 2003, which led to rapid nationwide growth.[2]
Operations
Angel’s Burger primarily operates through franchise kiosks that sell hamburgers, cheeseburgers, and sandwiches at low prices.[2] Most branches are small roadside stands designed for take-out service. The company maintains a centralized commissary and logistics system that distributes ready-made burger patties and other supplies to outlets across the country to ensure consistent product quality.[3]
As of 2024, the chain employed over 2,000 workers. Angel’s Burger has also introduced online systems that allow franchisees to make payments electronically through local banking partners.[2]
Brand and market position
The brand is noted for its long-running buy one, take one hamburger promotion, which is a central part of its marketing approach.[2] Its low-cost, kiosk-style model attracts customers such as students, workers, and commuters, and places Angel’s Burger within the Philippines’ budget fast-food segment.[3]
The company’s red and yellow kiosks with simple signage are present in both urban centers and provincial towns. The brand is sometimes referred to in Filipino popular culture as the ‘burger ng masa’ (lit. 'burger for the masses'), reflecting its lower price point.[4]