Type of Food: American: Burger, specialty sandwiches and salads
Interesting Fact:
Jack in the Box pioneered a number of firsts in the fast food industry. It was the first major fast-food chain that started as a drive-thru, and it was also the first to introduce menu items that are now staples on most fast-food menu boards, including a breakfast sandwich and portable salad.
History:
Jack in the Box was started in 1951 by a businessman named Robert O. Peterson and was loacted on El Cajon Boulevard in San Diego. Today there are more than 2000 Jack in the Box restaurants in 17 states.