Central Florida’s appetite for curly fries and late-night tacos is not slowing down. An Orlando-area Jack in the Box franchisee is lining up new locations in Clermont and Altamonte Springs as part of the fast-food chain’s broader return to Florida.
According to the Orlando Business Journal, the franchisee that opened the brand’s first Florida restaurant in more than 30 years has Clermont and Altamonte Springs on its development list. The outlet reports those cities are on a short list of potential sites, but specific addresses and construction timelines have not been revealed.
Franchisee Rollout Plan
Jack in the Box’s investor materials outline a 10-store development agreement for the Orlando market with franchisee Ed Zausch. He said his team is “beyond excited to bring ten new Jack in the Box locations to the greater Orlando area.” The agreement and the company’s broader Florida push are detailed in an investor statement from Jack in the Box.
Longwood Opening And Central Florida Push
The chain’s first Florida comeback location opened in Longwood in late February at 815 W. State Road 434 and drew long lines, local coverage reported. ClickOrlando notes that Zausch aims to develop roughly 10 centers in Central Florida, while the company has said it wants to bring as many as 20 locations to the region over the next few years.
Where Clermont And Altamonte Fit
Clermont and Altamonte Springs sit along high-traffic corridors that franchisees have been targeting for drive-thru and 24-hour service, the Orlando Business Journal reports. Permitting and site-selection details for those cities have not been disclosed, so the timing for actual openings is still up in the air…