Jack in the Box (NYSE: JBX) is an American fast-food restaurant founded in 1951 in San Diego, California, where it is still headquartered today. In total, the chain has 2,100 locations in 17 U.S. states, mostly in the western half of the country. Most of the outlets are in California (900), followed by Texas (560), Arizona (165), and Washington (132). The company also operates the Qdoba Mexican Grill chain and the Quick Stuff convenience store chain. Jack in the Box is often referred to informally as "Jack in the Crack". In fact, if the term "Jack in the Crack" is entered into the Google search engine, the top result is the Jack in the Box official website.Some of its food items include the Big Cheeseburger, Potato Wedges, and Ultimate Cheeseburger. The company also offers ethnic cuisine -such as egg rolls and tacos, along with breakfast burritos. New items come in on a rotation every three years, including the Philly Cheesesteak and the deli style pannidos. In locations in Hawaii, local delicacies are a regular part of the menu. They include the Paniolo Breakfast (Portuguese sausage, eggs, and rice platter), teriyaki chicken and rice bowl (now discontinued). In the Southeastern United States, the company offers biscuits and sweet tea. Recently, Jack in the Box also introduced its own Ciabatta Burger, which is currently offered in a variety of styles. Its more recent foray in to the deli market was the less-popular Ultimate Club Sandwich which was initially removed in Arizona due to poor sales and has since been phased out at all locations.Many Jack in the Box locations are freestanding, while others may be attached to some gas station service centers or at malls and shopping centers. All Jack in the Box locations serve the entire menu, including breakfast, during all operational hours, and many Jack in the Box locations are open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.In early 2004, Jack in the Box Inc. introduced its new "fast casual" restaurant, JBX Grill. By 2006, however, Jack in the Box canceled the JBX Grill idea, reverting all JBX Grills back into original Jack in the Box stores. This was due to poor sales, and it allowed them to focus on core expansion.In May 2006, the CEO Jack character launched his own MySpace, complete with a fictional biography.