Jack in the Box Grows Chicago Plans

Roughly three months after announcing its return to Chicago, Jack in the Box is further growing its footprint.

This week, the brand announced a new Chicago franchisee has agreed to a 12-unit deal. These units will join two downtown Chicago CloudKitchens and eight company-operated units in the suburbs, all of which were announced earlier this year. The eight units are expected to open in 2025. No timeline was specified for the franchise units.

“We are excited to bring Jack in the Box back to Chicago and believe that our craveable 24/7 menu with breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacking, and industry-leading late night offerings will connect with the local community,” says Van Ingram, vice president of franchise development. “Chicagoland serves as the gateway to the Midwest, and we see tremendous opportunity to grow throughout the region.”

Today, Jack in the Box has approximately 2,200 restaurants across 22 states.