Popular fast food burger joint continues massive expansion by opening 15 restaurants in Georgia

Jack in the Box has announced a major deal to introduce 15 new locations across Georgia.

The popular chain - founded in 1951 in San Diego in California - is known for a mix of fast food including burgers, tacos, chicken sandwiches, milkshakes, breakfast, and late-night options. 

The new locations will offer dine-in, drive-thru, and mobile ordering options -  operating 24 hours a day within the Peach State.

The major franchise deal was announced on Tuesday. Bosses says it emphasizes the company's commitment to expand into new areas. It has roughly 2,200 restaurants across 22 states.

Another West Coast burger chain In-N-Out is also expanding. After starting out in 1948 in Baldwin Park California, where it has 275 restaurants, it now has 43 in Texas and is due to open in Tenesee soon.  

Tim Linderman, Jack in the Box's chief development officer, said the expansion is a 'step forward in our strategic expansion across the Southeastern United States.'

'This new franchise commitment represents a significant step forward in our strategic expansion across the Southeastern United States,' said Linderman.

The specific locations for the new sites have yet been announced but there will be an emphasis on growing markets such as Macon, Augusta, and Savannah.

Linderman also highlighted the partnership with an experienced multi-unit franchisee, and he praised their entrepreneurial spirit and dedication to excellence.

'With the addition of 15 new franchise commitments in and over 30 recently announced commitments in Florida, we're excited to bring our craveable 24/7 menu to even more communities. 

'Georgia's thriving business environment and strong consumer base make it a perfect fit for our continued growth.' 

'We are thrilled to partner with this experienced multi-unit franchisee to bring the Jack in the Box experience to Georgia,' he added. '

Jack in the Box is frequented by celebrities, including Ben Affleck who was seen last year chowing down on his burger from the restaurant as he illegally parked only to get warned by a police officer about it.

The 51-year-old fast food connoisseur - who went to McDonald's three days in a row with wife Jennifer Lopez last month - went through the drive-thru at Jack-In-The-Box in Santa Monica in November 2023.

He seemingly wanted to eat his meal as soon as possible as he parked illegally while eating his Sourdough Jack straight out of the box.

However, his meal was interrupted by a police officer who was seen chatting up the A-lister.

The star did not seemed too pleased about the law enforcement officer getting in the way of his sandwich as he seemingly had an annoyed look on his face.

Just this month, the star visited the fast-food shop once again with his wife Jennifer Lopez. 

Dailymail.com revealed photos of the couple looking glum while grabbing some fast food at the Jack in the Box drive thru, amid ongoing rumors of marital woes.