In hopes of boosting sales, Jack in the Box is thinking, well, outside of the box. Amidst criticism that the fast food chain has lost brand focus, the company has announced plans to drop toys from kids' meals, add new menu options for children such as apple bites, and cut a number of premium food items, among them the mini sirloin burgers, steak teriyaki bowl, pita snacks, and chorizo burger. Read more

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Is there anything better out there than tacos? Not that we know of — except, well, maybe free tacos. Today only, mosey over to your nearest Jack in the Box anytime after 2 p.m. and score dos tacos, gratis. Although there isn't much explanation in the promotion's advertisements, officials did say it's intended to highlight improvements made to the menu item. Want to know if Jack's tacos are Read more

The latest twist in the fast food breakfast wars shows Americans are hungry for a hearty — but healthy — start. Four months after debuting its calorie-conscious morning sandwiches, Subway has declared its breakfast a success, with sales exceeding expectations and more sandwiches on the way. Meanwhile, Jack in the Box announced its latest product, The Breakfast Pita Pocket, will also be a Read more

We love Slashfood so much that every Thursday we round up their most delicious stories. Here are this week's finds: Jack in the Box is responding to feedback and revamping its French fries. How Oscar winner The Cove is helping to bring down illegal sushi operations. Make a craveworthy shrimp po'boy with none of the grease. Chef and restaurant owner Bobby Flay will throw down $800,000 in back Read more

Taco Tuesday promos are, in my opinion, the best thing to ever happen to Tuesday, an otherwise uneventful day of the week. And for no apparent reason, fast-food chain Jack in the Box wants to get in on the action with its own version. Today only, print out this coupon, bring it into a store near you, and walk away with two free tacos — no purchase necessary. Although I haven't been there since Read more