VICTORIA, Texas, Jan. 8, 2009 – Are you craving a Sourdough Jack® or a Real Fruit Smoothie, but don't want to burn precious fuel driving to a Jack in the Box® restaurant in El Campo or Wharton? Jack's got good news for you. On Monday, Jan. 12, the first Jack in the Box restaurant in Victoria in more than 25 years is opening!

The restaurant, which is located at 1510 E. Rio Grande St., will open to the public at 9 a.m., and the first 100 guests will receive Jack Ca$h® cards valued from $5 to $100.

"We're very excited to bring the Jack in the Box brand back to Victoria," said Jeff Foster, regional vice president for Jack in the Box. "We invite everyone to stop by and experience fast-food done Jack's way."

Victoria's new Jack in the Box restaurant features the quick-serve chain's latest restaurant design, which includes an inviting indoor/outdoor fireplace with a distinct metal chimney. The restaurant's interior features ceramic tile floors; a mix of seating styles, including booths and high-top tables; decorative pendant lighting; and graphic wall hangings. Guests will also be able to experience Jack's expansive menu that features premium items like fast-food's first 100% Sirloin Burger and entrée salads, as well as signature items and guest favorites like tacos and real ice cream shakes. Guests can also enjoy Jack's breakfast menu, which is served all day, every day.

Jack in the Box Inc. (NASDAQ: JACK), 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 18 states. Additionally, through a wholly owned subsidiary the company operates and franchises Qdoba Mexican Grill®, a leader in fast-casual dining, with more than 450 restaurants in 41 states and the District of Columbia.