Jack in the Box plans to open more Louisville area locations

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A San Diego, California-based fast food chain is planning a major push into the Greater Louisville region, according to Louisville Business First.

Jack in the Box is scheduled to open two company-owned restaurants next month in former Steak ‘n Shake locations at 3232 Bardstown Road and at 10700 Dixie Highway in Valley Station.

Van Ingram, vice president of franchise recruitment for Jack in the Box, said the two new restaurants are the first of up to eight potential company-owned locations. Ingram added that Jack in the Box plans to use both company and franchise stores to quickly establish its brand equity in the Greater Louisville metro area.

Ingram said Jack in the Box already has another Greater Louisville location that's close to beginning construction and another five that are in some level of development.

Becoming a Jack in the Box requires a $50,000 franchise fee per store, as well as a royalty fee of 5% of gross sales and a marketing fee of 5% of gross sales. Franchisees also need to have at least $500,000 in liquidity.

To learn more about the developments and franchising, head over to Louisville Business First.