American restaurant chain Jack in the Box has unveiled its expansion plans in Florida with new franchise commitments.

Its franchisees have committed to opening 15 new locations in the state. Five of these will be in the city of Tallahassee and ten in Orlando.

Jack in the Box Tallahassee-based franchisee Darshana Patel said: “With extensive experience in QSR management and retail healthcare operations, we sought to integrate a distinguished brand into our portfolio.

“After evaluating numerous development opportunities, we identified Jack in the Box as the premier choice. We are thrilled to join their dynamic new-market expansion in the Southeast and contribute to their growth and success.”

Jack in the Box has yet to disclose the details of the new restaurant locations.

Since 2021 the company has secured more than 400 new franchise commitments, of which almost 10% are in Florida.

The new locations will offer dine-in and drive-through services, and mobile ordering capabilities.

The upcoming Orlando and Tallahassee venues will operate 24 hours a day.

Jack in the Box chief development officer Tim Linderman said: “Expanding into Florida, one of the nation's largest and fastest-growing states, aligns perfectly with our strategic plan for the Southeast.

“We're thrilled to bring our iconic brand to Tallahassee, our next new market, and further develop our presence in Orlando.”

In February 2024, Jack in the Box signed two agreements to open a total of 15 new outlets in Michigan and Florida.

The agreement with Niraj Patel will see the opening of five new restaurants in Michigan, and an agreement with Ed Zausch will see ten new stores in Orlando, Florida.