Jack in the Box will enter Michigan with the signing of a five-unit commitment with franchisee Niraj Patel. The brand also inked an additional 10-store development agreement with Ed Zausch for Orlando, Florida, according to a press release.

"The continued expansion into Florida and Michigan matches up with our strategic growth plan for new markets," Tim Linderman, chief development officer, said in the release. "With the recent success from our new market openings in Salt Lake City and Louisville, we've recognized how much pent-up demand Jack in the Box has across the country. We're thrilled to partner with restaurant operators like Ed and Niraj to bring our challenger brand to communities throughout the USA."

"We are excited to announce five Jack in the Box locations in our West Michigan area over the span of five years," Patel said in the release. "We will open the first Jack in the Box location in Battle Creek, Michigan. This is very exciting because we can give our community more food options and help provide 40 to 50 new jobs per location. We have been in our West Michigan community for decades, and we love to see the growth in our community. We own and operate a dozen hotels in the West Michigan area and want to expand our hospitality portfolio with the addition of a QSR concept."

The brand signed 123 restaurant commitments during its 2023 fiscal year. The Michigan agreement builds upon this and will result in restaurant development in the southwest and south central sections of the state, including Kalamazoo, Calhoun, and Kent. Each location will showcase the brand's Craved restaurant design that provides an inviting and contemporary dining experience.

"Our team is beyond excited to bring 10 Jack in the Box locations to the greater Orlando area," Zausch said in the release. "I've been a huge fan of Jack in the Box for many years. When I moved to Orlando, I noticed there weren't any locations nearby which drove me to inquire about franchise opportunities. I was considering other brands, but I ultimately chose Jack in the Box for the great relationships I built with their team, their vast training and operational support, modern store design, and —- my favorite reason — I love the variety of menu items and how we have something to offer everyone."

Jack in the Box operates more than 2,180 across 22 states.

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