🍔 Jack in the Box Is Closing Up to 120 Locations

The fast-food giant is undergoing major cuts, & local locations might be at risk.

If you live in Washington and love late-night curly fries and sourdough Jacks, this one’s worth watching closely.

Jack in the Box just announced it will be closing between 80 and 120 restaurants nationwide in 2024, as part of a major cost-cutting and restructuring campaign known as “Jack on Track.” And yes — multiple Washington locations are on the list.

📉 Why It’s Happening
The closures come as Jack in the Box struggles with underperforming stores and rising operational costs. According to leadership, the move is aimed at streamlining the business, improving efficiency, and shifting focus toward higher-volume, better-performing stores.

It’s the first major closure wave in years — and it reflects a growing trend in the fast food industry where chains are prioritizing profitability over footprint.

📍 What About the South Sound?
As of now, no specific locations have been named — but Jack in the Box operates multiple stores in Tacoma, Lacey, Olympia, Lakewood, Puyallup, and Tumwater. That puts several South Sound locations at potential risk, depending on how performance metrics shake out.

Locals should expect announcements in the coming months as franchisees finalize which locations will be impacted.

🧾 What We Know So Far

• 🔒 Up to 120 closures across the U.S.

• 🔄 Part of the “Jack on Track” restructuring strategy

• 📊 Closures focused on underperforming or cost-intensive stores

• 📍 Washington is among the targeted regions

🍟 Why It Matters
Jack in the Box is one of the few major fast-food chains with 24-hour service, which has made it a go-to for shift workers, college students, and night owls throughout the South Sound. Losing locations could impact both convenience and employment in communities where fast-casual options are limited.

🧭 Final Thoughts
Whether or not your local Jack in the Box survives the cut, this move marks a shift in how major chains are operating in 2024. If you’re a regular — or just craving one last Ultimate Cheeseburger — you may want to check in on your neighborhood location sooner than later.

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📰 Source: TheStreet.com article