Founded in 1951, Jack in the Box operates 2,200 US locations emphasizing innovative menu items, late-night service, and value pricing. The brand has maintained relevance through menu diversity and operates across multiple daypart occasions.
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| State | Units | Population | Per 100K |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington DC | 46 | 671,000 | 6.86 |
| Vermont | 38 | 645,000 | 5.89 |
| North Dakota | 43 | 781,000 | 5.51 |
| Alaska | 36 | 733,000 | 4.91 |
| Rhode Island | 50 | 1,095,000 | 4.57 |
| State | Units | Population | Per 100K |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 61 | 39,029,000 | 0.16 |
| Texas | 96 | 30,503,000 | 0.31 |
| Georgia | 36 | 11,370,000 | 0.32 |
| North Carolina | 42 | 10,849,000 | 0.39 |
| Florida | 97 | 23,555,000 | 0.41 |
High-population states where Jack in the Box has minimal or no presence — potential expansion territories.
Jack in the Box carries a HOLD signal with a FutureScore of 63/100. A regional QSR player with solid unit economics. $1.7M AUV and 13% margins make it viable. Limited geographic footprint and 1.5% growth mean steady-state opportunity, not growth play.
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