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I ate at Jack in the Box for the first time to see why sales are rising and its crispy fried chicken and tiny tacos won me over
On my West coast fast food trip, I visited Jack in the Box to test it out and see how it compares to other chains.Mary Meisenzahl/InsiderThe chain has around 2,200 locations, mostly located on the West Coast of the US.Mary Meisenzahl/InsiderIt sells a little bit of everything, from chicken tenders to burgers, fries, tacos, and other snacks.Mary Meisenzahl/InsiderIt also just acquired Del Taco earlier in 2022 for $585 million, which Jack in the Box CEO Darin Harris called a "perfect fit."Hollis Johnson/Business InsiderSource: Restaurant Business Online The chain did nearly $350 million in restaurant sales in 2021, so I headed to a Southern California location to see what all the hype was about.Mary Meisenzahl/InsiderJack in the Box sales rebounded to impressive levels just below last year's 10% growth in July, beating expectations, CFO Tim Mullany told investors in an August earnings call.Irene Jiang / Business InsiderSource: Restaurant Business Online An end to product shortages, reopening dining rooms, and resuming late night hours were all key to the sales upswing, Harris said.Jack in the Box restaurant. Jonathan Weiss/ShutterstockI tried out a small but representative sample of the menu, including spicy chicken strips, stuffed jalapeños, and tiny tacos.Mary Meisenzahl/Insider I'm always happy to eat chicken strips, and these were especially great ones, though a little sparse at $5.49 for two pieces.
They were so crispy and smelled delicious.Mary Meisenzahl/InsiderI wish I could get these where I live - they'd easily be my go-to fast food chicken.Mary Meisenzahl/InsiderI love KFC and Chick-fil-A, but I think Jack in the Box can hold its own against either on the fried chicken front.Mary Meisenzahl/InsiderI've had variations at other restaurants that seem to be 90% breading, and super light on the filling, but that wasn't the case here.Mary Meisenzahl/InsiderThough there were only three in an order, they were large and stuffed full of cheese and jalapeños, at $3.79.Mary Meisenzahl/InsiderI ordered the tiny tacos as a kind of wildcard because I was too curious not to.Mary Meisenzahl/InsiderThere were probably about 15 in a paper box for $3.49. They were, as promised, tiny tortilla-type pieces each containing beef.Mary Meisenzahl/InsiderThey were smaller than I'd anticipated but very fun to snack on. They reminded me of Fritos.Mary Meisenzahl/InsiderI enjoyed my visit to Jack in the Box, and it felt nostalgic though I'd never been there before.Mary Meisenzahl/InsiderThe primary colors on the packaging and basic decor were fine, but not remarkable or particularly memorable.Mary Meisenzahl/InsiderI was pleasantly surprised to find that the menu items I tried seemed well thought out and tasted as good as they sounded.Irene Jiang / Business InsiderJack in the Box reminded me of Sonic, with a large menu of snacks and foods that don't necessarily go together, but with better execution.Hollis Johnson/Business InsiderI think with the addition of Del Taco, Jack in the Box could be poised to make a push to other areas of the US, and I hope they do.Hollis Johnson/Business InsiderRead next LoadingSomething is loading. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you're on the go. More... How many chicken strips are in a box combo?The Box Combo (4 Chicken Fingers, Fries, Coleslaw, Cane's Sauce, Texas Toast & Regular Drink – 22 oz.)
How much are the chicken strips at Jack in the Box?Jack in the Box Menu Prices (Updated: November 2022). Does Jack in the Box still have chicken strips?Jack is bringing back its Spicy Chicken Strips with new sauce flavors: Jack's Good Good Sauce and Spicy Good Good Sauce. Jack's Spicy Chicken Strips are made with 100% all white meat chicken and a crispy cracker-crumb breading seasoned with its signature blend of spices, starting at $5.
How many calories are in a 6 piece chicken strips from Jack in the Box?480 Calories. |