San Diego — Jack in the Box Inc., a leading franchisor in the quick-service industry, is expanding again into the Chicago market with a 12-unit franchising deal. This builds on the brand’s momentum with the planned openings of 2 CloudKitchens in downtown and the previous announcement of 8 company-operated locations to be developed in the suburbs of Chicago.
“We are excited to bring Jack in the Box back to Chicago,” says Van Ingram, vice president franchise development. “Chicagoland serves as the gateway to the Midwest, and we see tremendous opportunity to grow throughout the region.”
Jack in the Box has identified over 100 additional franchise opportunities still available in the Chicago metro area, and the brand is actively seeking experienced multi-unit operators and business owners to join its growing franchisee network.
“With approximately 2,200 locations nationwide and the recent success from our new market openings in Salt Lake City and Louisville, we’ve recognized how much pent-up demand Jack in the Box has across the country,” adds Ingram. “We’re an iconic franchise brand with whitespace availability, flexible prototypes and commitment to growing in the Midwest.”
The new locations will offer dine-in, drive-thru and mobile ordering options.
Jack in the Box Inc., founded and headquartered in San Diego, is a restaurant company that operates and franchises Jack in the Box®, one of the nation’s largest hamburger chains with approximately 2,200 restaurants across 22 states, and Del Taco®, the second largest Mexican-American QSR chain by units in the U.S. with approximately 600 restaurants across 16 states. For more information, visit www.jackintheboxfranchising.com and www.deltacofranchise.com.
SOURCE: Jack in the Box Inc.