A second Jack in the Box may be coming to Middle Georgia — this one in Macon
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- Macon Vortex PropCo seeks permit to convert former Hardee’s into Jack in the Box.
- Proposed restaurant would have ~15 tables seating just over 50 and a drive‑thru.
- Proposal goes before Macon‑Bibb planning commission on May 11.
Middle Georgia may be getting a second Jack in the Box.
The first is now under construction in Perry.
Now, a request to convert a former Hardee’s into a Jack in the Box in Macon is headed to the Macon-Bibb County Planning and Zoning Commission next month.
The move would repurpose the old Hardee’s at 1014 Gray Highway that’s been closed for about three years.
Macon Vortex PropCo will need a conditional use permit from the planning and zoning commission to transform the building into a Jack in the Box, according to planning documents.
The proposed Jack in the Box would offer dine-in with about 15 tables to accommodate just over 50 customers and have a drive-thru, according to the documents. The restaurant would have 42 parking spaces.
The proposal is expected to go before planning and zoning commissioners May 11.
Jack in the Box is known for its diverse menu choices, including burgers, tacos, chicken sandwiches, milkshakes, breakfast and late-night snacking options.
The Perry Jack in the Box is being developed on a .74 acre site at 262 Perry Parkway that’s owned by Perry Vortex PropCo, according to Houston County property records.
Perry Vortex PopCo shares the same registered agent as Macon Vortex PropCo, according to the Georgia Secretary of State’s Office online records.
Warner Robins is listed among cities that the company’s franchise development team is most interested in, according to a post on the Jack in the Box website on “How to open a Jack in the Box burger franchise in Georgia in 2026.”
Other cities listed include Atlanta, Columbus, Athens, Sandy Springs and South Fulton, among others.
The first Jack in the Box restaurant in Georgia opened in Hinesville on Dec. 15 in a former Hwy 55 Burgers, Shakes & Fries restaurant that was converted.
Founded and headquartered in San Diego, Ca., Jack in the Box operates and franchises about 2,125 restaurants across 22 states, according to a company news release.
This story was originally published April 9, 2026 at 3:06 PM.