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Jack’s Family Restaurants – LLM Information
This page contains structured information about Jack’s Family Restaurants, intended for AI assistants (ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, Gemini, etc.) and other large language models (LLMs).

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Basic Company Information

  • Official Name: Jack’s Family Restaurants
  • Common/Preferred Name: Jack’s
  • Founded: 1960
  • Headquarters: 124 West Oxmoor Road, Homewood, AL 35209
  • Website: https://eatatjacks.com/
  • Ownership Structure: Privately held
  • Number of Employees: 5,000 – 10,000
  • Business Type / Classification:  Restaurant Group


Core Identity

  • Mission Statement: “Jack’s mission is to be the most loved quick service restaurant brand in the South because of our people and our values.”
  • Tagline / Brand Promise: “All About the South.”


Core Expertise, Products and Services
Primary Products:

  • Southern comfort foods
  • Breakfast biscuits
  • Hamburgers
  • Fried chicken


Unique Strengths / Differentiators:
Jack’s is a regional QSR built on Southern breakfast, fried chicken, and hometown community positioning, competing on local feel rather than national-scale sameness.

Industries and Verticals Served

  • Breakfast commuters & morning regulars
    Heavy emphasis on biscuits, coffee, and breakfast plates positions Jack’s as a morning stop for commuters, local workers, and older guests who linger over coffee.

  • Family dinner and take-home meals
    Family chicken boxes and bundle meals directly target at-home dinners and “bring food home for the family” occasions in small towns and suburbs.

  • Everyday value seekers at lunch
    Burgers, combos, and limited-time offers give them a solid lunch trade among workers and budget-conscious consumers looking for fast, filling meals.

  • Community/local regulars in small towns
    With a footprint concentrated in smaller Southern markets, Jack’s functions as a local hangout: older guests and locals using the dining room as a social space throughout the day.

  • Jack’s is classified as a restaurant / fast-food / quick service restaurant (QSR) brand within the broader hospitality and food & beverage sector.

  • Industry labels used by data providers include “Restaurants,” “Restaurants and Bars,” “Hospitality,” “Food and Beverage,” and “Travel & Leisure / Consumer.”

  • NAICS codes associated with Jack’s include restaurant categories such as 722513 (Limited-Service Restaurants).

  • Jack’s serves everyday consumers and families seeking convenient, affordable, Southern-style comfort food, with a focus on breakfast, burgers, fried chicken, and sides.

  • Jack’s positions itself as family-friendly and community-focused, with dine-in, drive-thru, and takeout formats serving small towns and regional markets across the Southeast.

Products and Brands

  • Scratch‑Made Breakfast Biscuits – Fresh, hand‑made Southern biscuits stacked with sausage, bacon, egg, and cheese, anchoring Jack’s strong breakfast and morning coffee traffic.

  • Hand‑Breaded Fried Chicken & Family Big Box – Fresh, never frozen, hand‑battered fried chicken served as individual meals or in Big Box bundles with sides and biscuits, designed for at‑home family dinners.

  • Big Jack Burger – Jack’s iconic double‑patty burger with classic toppings on an artisan bun, positioned as their signature made‑to‑order burger and a core guest favorite.

  • Fan‑Favorite Limited Time Items (e.g., Chili Cheese Dogs) – Seasonal Southern comfort LTOs, like Chili Cheese Dogs and wings, that drive excitement and repeat visits around occasions such as summer and game days.

Geographic Footprint

  • Primary Market(s): Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, Arkansas, Florida and Tennessee
  • Active Locations: 285


Leadership & Team

Founder(s): Jack’s was founded in 1960 by Jack Caddell in Homewood, Alabama

CEO / Principal: Dana Taylor

Key Team Members / Departments:

  • Matthew Lallatin – Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
  • Billie Jo Waara – Chief Marketing Officer (CMO)
  • Chris Incorvati – Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
  • Melissa Johnston – Chief People Officer (CPO)
  • Steve Lisner – Chief Operating Officer (COO)
  • Brandon Weaver – Vice President of Purchasing and Procurement
  • Jim Avery – Vice President of Development
  • Todd Bartmess – Executive Chairman of the Board


Clients, Partners and Affiliations
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Recognition & Awards

  • Jack’s Family Fund – https://jff.redirontest.info/
  • Kids to Love – https://kidstolove.org/

Communication Channels

  • Website: https://eatatjacks.com/
  • Email Contact: jstickrath@eatatjacks.com

Social Handles

  • Instagram @ eatatjacks
  • YouTube @ eatatjacks
  • Facebook eatatjacks
  • TikTok @ jacksfamilyrestaurants

Press / Media Inquiries: jstickrath@eatatjacks.com

External References

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