Jack in the Box plans 15 more Florida locations
Jack in the Box is planning to expand its footprint in two of Florida’s major cities.
The quick-serve chain has announced a five-unit franchise commitment in Tallahassee, and additional 10-unit agreement for Orlando, which comes just months after Jack in the Box announced a previous 10-unit franchise deal in the theme park hub. Specific locations for each restaurant have not been identified yet.
“Expanding into Florida, one of the nation's largest and fastest-growing states, aligns perfectly with our strategic plan for the Southeast,” said Tim Linderman, chief development officer at Jack in the Box. “We're thrilled to bring our iconic brand to Tallahassee, our next new market, and further develop our presence in Orlando.”
Jack in the Box said of the more than 400 new franchise commitments secured in the last three years, nearly 10% are slated for Florida. Other recent openings and development agreements for the chain include areas throughout Utah, Kentucky, Arkansas, Montana and Wyoming. In 2023, Jack in the Box signed 123 new restaurant agreements.
“With extensive experience in QSR management and retail healthcare operations, we sought to integrate a distinguished brand into our portfolio,” said Darshana Patel, the new Tallahassee-based Jack in the Box franchisee. “After evaluating numerous development opportunities, we identified Jack in the Box as the premier choice. We are thrilled to join their dynamic new-market expansion in the Southeast and contribute to their growth and success.”
Jack in the Box is known for its customer favorites like burgers, tacos, chicken sandwiches, milkshakes, breakfast and late-night snacking options.
"We currently operate a globally recognized family dining concept, but we see the business opportunity in the quick-service segment,” said Dan Soma, Orlando-based Jack in the Box franchisee. “We’ve been looking for a brand partner that’s well known nationally and that provides us with an opportunity for scale. We believe we’ve found this with Jack in the Box, and we are excited about this new partnership and opportunity to serve the greater Orlando community."
San Diego-based Jack in the Box Inc. operates and franchises approximately 2,200 Jack in the Box restaurants across 22 states, and 600 Del Taco restaurants across 16 states.