"Jack in the Box will celebrate its 75th anniversary throughout 2026, beginning Tuesday, Jan. 6. The San Diego-based fast food chain was founded by entrepreneur Robert Oscar Peterson, who opened its first location on Feb. 21, 1951. It was at 6270 El Cajon Blvd., near San Diego State University. Jack in the Box is known for pioneering drive-thru ordering with its two-way intercom system. Early speakers resembled jack-in-the-box toys with clown heads seeming to take orders from motorists."
"It now has 2,135 restaurants in 21 states, according to the company. It acquired Lake Forest-based Del Taco in 2022 but sold it off in October. The celebration will kick off with the return of the Chicken Supreme sandwich, first offered in 1980 but pulled from the menu in 2004, according to a news release. Prices will start at $3.49, and combos with fries and a drink will start at $5."
Jack in the Box will celebrate its 75th anniversary throughout 2026, beginning Jan. 6. The San Diego-based chain was founded by Robert Oscar Peterson, who opened the first location on Feb. 21, 1951 near San Diego State University. The chain pioneered drive-thru ordering with a two-way intercom whose early speakers resembled jack-in-the-box toys with clown heads. The company operates 2,135 restaurants in 21 states and acquired Del Taco in 2022 before selling it later. Anniversary promotions include the return of the Chicken Supreme with value pricing, a $14 Double Chicken Supreme Munchie Meal with a Jibbi charm, 75-cent tacos for Jack Pack members, 75 Days of Trivia on the app, and new menu items such as a Fajita Bowl plus Teriyaki Bowl and Jack Wraps promoted as high-protein options.
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