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Jack in the Box Inc. Announces Franchise Development Agreement in Texas

August 29, 2007 // Franchising.com // SAN DIEGO – Jack in the Box Inc. has signed a franchise development agreement to expand Jack in the Box® restaurants into the Texas market of Midland/Odessa. The agreement is part of the company's strategic initiative to grow the Jack in the Box brand by increasing franchise ownership.

The company signed the agreement with Michael Norwich Jr., a veteran Jack in the Box franchisee who currently operates 12 restaurants, to open five restaurants in the Midland/Odessa area. The first restaurant is tentatively scheduled to open in early 2008.

Earlier this year, Norwich received the Small Business Person of the Year award for the state of Texas from the U.S. Small Business Administration, an independent agency of the federal government that provides assistance to small business owners. Each year the Administration recognizes one business owner from each state for his or her business success.

Jack in the Box Inc. (NYSE: JBX), based in San Diego, is a restaurant company that operates and franchises Jack in the Box® restaurants, one of the nation's largest hamburger chains, with more than 2,100 restaurants in 17 states. The company also operates a proprietary chain of convenience stores called Quick Stuff®, with more than 50 locations, each built adjacent to a full-size Jack in the Box restaurant and including a major-brand fuel station. Additionally, through a wholly owned subsidiary the company operates and franchises Qdoba Mexican Grill®, an emerging leader in fast-casual dining, with more than 370 restaurants in 39 states. For more information about the company and its franchise program, visit www.jackinthebox.com.

Contact: Kathleen Anthony, 858-571-2301
External Communications Manager, Corporate Communications
Email: kathleen.anthony@jackinthebox.com

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