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Jack in the Box is an American fast-food restaurant chain that serves burgers, sandwiches, and other casual dining fare. It matters as a significant player in the fast-food industry and is known for its distinctive advertising mascot and menu variety.
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Former headquarters in San Diego, February 2008 (since demolished in 2025) Jack in the Box, Inc. is an American fast food restaurant chain founded on February 21, 1951, by Robert O. Peterson in San Diego, California, where it is headquartered. The chain has over 2,200 locations, primarily serving the West Coast of the United States. Restaurants are also found in large urban areas outside the West Coast, as well as two in Guam. The company also formerly operated the Qdoba Mexican Grill chain until Apollo Global Management bought the chain in December 2017.
Food items include a variety of chicken tenders and french fries along with hamburger and cheeseburger sandwiches and selections of internationally themed foods such as tacos and egg rolls.
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1951 establishments in California1980s initial public offeringsCompanies based in San DiegoCompanies listed on the NasdaqEconomy of the Midwestern United StatesEconomy of the Southeastern United StatesEconomy of the Western United StatesFast-food chains of the United StatesFast-food franchisesFast-food hamburger restaurantsJack in the Box