Ministop stores in the Philippines will soon be called Uncle John's, operator Robinsons Convenience Stores Inc said in statement.

The new name refers to the chain's best-selling product, Uncle John's Fried Chicken.

Early this year, Robinsons Retail Holdings announced it has acquired Ministop Japan's 40-percent stake in Robinsons Convenience Stores. RCSI now holds 100 percent of the store chain in the country.

"Uncle John's has become a household name for consumers on-the-go, looking for convenient options without sacrificing quality and taste in food. Using it as the platform in the reinvention of our stores provides us with a stronger brand story that our customers can relate to," said Robinsons Convenience Stores Inc general manager Suresh Ramalinggam said.