One of Jack's main draws is the finalization of a modular “restaurant of the future” design that expands access to a suite of options, including drive-thru only, in-caps, smaller and streamlined narrow sites, and nontraditional outlets such as airports, convenience stores, and college campuses. Within this work, Jack developed an upgraded kitchen for smaller drive-thru only units, which lowers costs by 20 percent.
“We're working on all fronts, putting the building blocks in place to drive brand loyalty and franchise opportunities that will fuel future growth and category-leading performance,” Harris said during the chain’s Q2 earnings call. “We're pleased with the progress we're making and with enthusiasm of existing and prospective franchisees.”