Jack in the Box is Back in Orlando after 40 Years


In July 1979 Ralston-Purina closed or sold all 279 Jack in the Box locations in the South East, 1/4 of units in operation at the time. In addition, all Florida locations in Bradenton, Orlando, St. Peterburg, Sanford, Tallahassee & Tampa were gone by the end of 1980.

Jack in the Box Grand Opening in St. Petersburg, Florida November 11th, 1976
Jack in the Box Grand Opening in St. Petersburg, Florida, November 11th, 1976
Jack In The Box - Orlando Sentinel October 7th, 1976
Jack In The Box Ad in Orlando Sentinel October 7th, 1976

After over 40 years, I’m ecstatic that its official Jack in the Box is re-opening in Florida, Orlando, to be exact! The number of restaurants and where and when the revival begins have not yet been revealed.

Jack in the Box is known for its all-day breakfast menu, 2 for 99-cents tacos, and my favorite, the Sourdough Jack.

Jack in the Box Sourdough Jack
Jack in the Box Sourdough Jack

The Sourdough Jack burger comes with bacon, tomato, Swiss-style (?) cheese, mayo, and ketchup on toasted sourdough bread. I can already see myself enjoying one while driving around Orlando; I can’t wait!


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