Jack in the Box Burger All Menu 2026 | Prices & Calories
Jack in the Box isn’t just another burger joint—it’s the “wild card” of American fast food. Founded in San Diego in 1951, Jack in the Box has grown into a powerhouse with over 2,200 locations across the Western and Southern U.S. While most chains are shrinking their menus to save costs, Jack in the Box has done the opposite.
In March 2026, Jack’s menu is a massive, multi-tiered ecosystem. We’ve tracked 15 active burger subcategories that cater to every budget—from the $1.79 inflation-buster hamburger to the $9.49 premium smashed Jack stacks. This is your definitive, one-scroll reference for everything Jack flips on the grill. Explore all Jack in the Box burgers on the menu in 2026 | Prices & Calories:
Table of Contents
01. Classic Everyday
The foundation of the menu. Value-priced, familiar builds, ideal for everyday orders and first-time customers.
Burger | Cal | Protein | Price | Vibe |
Jr. Jumbo Jack | 400 | 14g | $2.49 | The budget essential |
Jr. Jumbo Jack w/ Cheese | 450 | 17g | $2.99 | 50¢ upgrade, one full cheese slice |
Jumbo Jack® | 520 | 22g | $4.89 | The benchmark classic |
Jumbo Jack® w/ Cheese | 570 | 25g | $5.39 | Most ordered classic variant |
Best for: everyday value, calorie-conscious orders. App flash deals frequently feature Jr. Jumbo Jack at $1–$2.
02. Signature Line (Premium)
Larger patties, complex topping stacks, and price points that compete with fast-casual. Jack’s high-margin tier.
Burger | Cal | Protein | Price | Vibe |
Sourdough Jack® | 670 | 28g | $6.29 | Cult tangy pick—Swiss, bacon, sourdough |
Ultimate Cheeseburger™ | 840 | 47g | $7.49 | Dual patty, dual cheese — protein heavyweight |
Bacon Ultimate Cheeseburger™ | 930 | 52g | $8.69 | The late-night legend |
Double Jack® | 980 | 55g | $9.19 | No half measures |
Signature items are excluded from most base app discounts. Best for high-protein goals or full meal orders.
03. Smash Burgers (New 2026)
Thin patties pressed on a 450°F flat-top for maximum Maillard crust. Brioche bun. Jack’s answer to the smash trend.
Burger | Cal | Protein | Price | Vibe |
Smashed Jack | 720 | 35g | $8.29 | Crispy lace edge, buttery brioche |
Double Smashed Jack | 890 | 48g | $9.49 | Two thin patties, double crust |
Bacon Smashed Jack | 800 | 40g | $8.99 | Applewood bacon elevates the format |
Spicy Smashed Jack | 740 | 36g | $8.49 | Jalapeño aioli + pepper jack |
A brioche bun adds ~80 cal vs. a standard one. The most talked-about 2026 addition—the highest social media engagement of any new JITB item.
04. Buttery Jack Line (Indulgence)
Garlic herb butter sauce is applied hot to the patty. The richest, most calorie-dense subcategory on the standard menu.
Burger | Cal | Protein | Price | Vibe |
Buttery Jack® | 770 | 36g | $7.29 | Garlic herb butter — rich, glossy, unapologetic |
Bacon & Swiss Buttery Jack® | 760 | 38g | $7.79 | Swiss cuts through the richness perfectly |
Mushroom & Swiss Buttery Jack® | 800 | 37g | $7.99 | Earthy umami—the sleeper favourite |
Double Buttery Jack® | 1020 | 55g | $9.29 | The 1,000+ cal commitment |
Butter sauce adds ~90–110 cal per serve. Highest fat-per-dollar ratio on the menu.
05. Bacon Specialty Line (Bacon-Forward)
Applewood-smoked bacon is treated as the defining ingredient—not a topping. Center stage on every build in this line.
Burger | Cal | Protein | Price | Vibe |
Bacon Jumbo Jack® | 640 | 30g | $6.49 | Simple upgrade on the classic base |
Sourdough Jack® w/ Bacon | 710 | 32g | $6.99 | Tangy sourdough, crispy bacon strips |
Bacon & Swiss Buttery Jack® | 760 | 38g | $7.79 | Swiss + garlic butter + bacon — triple threat |
Bacon Ultimate Cheeseburger™ | 930 | 52g | $8.69 | Full bacon, dual cheese — the legend |
Each bacon portion adds approx. 70–90 cal and 5–6 g protein to the base burger figure.
06. Spicy Line (Heat Seekers)
Permanent menu fixtures in 2026. Spicy items outperform equivalent non-spicy SKUs by 18% in LTO sales nationally.
Burger | Cal | Protein | Price | Vibe |
Spicy Jumbo Jack® | 610 | 24g | $5.49 | Crowd entry — pepper sauce on the classic base |
Spicy Sriracha Burger | 680 | 30g | $7.49 | Sriracha glaze, crispy onion strings |
Spicy Smashed Jack | 740 | 36g | $8.49 | Jalapeño aioli + pepper jack — slow-building |
Habanero Ranch Burger | 710 | 31g | $7.99 | Jack’s hottest—habanero cooled with ranch |
Heat scale: Spicy Jumbo Jack = Medium · Sriracha = Medium · Smashed Spicy = Hot · Habanero Ranch = Very Hot.
07 Sourdough Line (Cult Favorite)
Jack’s most distinctive bun offering. The sourdough’s tang and density change the entire eating experience—a loyal returning sub-audience orders nothing else.
Burger | Cal | Protein | Price | Vibe |
Sourdough Jack® | 670 | 28g | $6.29 | The OG—Swiss, bacon, grilled sourdough |
Sourdough Jack® w/ Bacon | 710 | 32g | $6.99 | Extra strips for the full sourdough experience |
Spicy Sourdough Jack® | 730 | 30g | $7.19 | Pepper sauce and sourdough tang—unexpected heat |
The sourdough bun adds ~40 cal and significantly more structural density than the standard sesame—better for messy builds.
08. Double & Triple Stack Line (Maximum Build)
For when one party is a philosophical limitation. The stacked line pushes calorie counts past 1,000 and protein past 55g per serve.
Burger | Cal | Protein | Price | Vibe |
Double Jack® | 980 | 55g | $9.19 | Double patty, no compromise |
Double Buttery Jack® | 1020 | 55g | $9.29 | Butter-glazed double — the indulgence ceiling |
Double Smashed Jack | 890 | 48g | $9.49 | Two smash patties, double Maillard crust |
Ultimate Cheeseburger™ | 840 | 47g | $7.49 | Dual patty + dual cheese — the protein anchor |
Double builds are the highest revenue-per-ticket items in the JITB line. Average check size increases 34% when a double is ordered.
09. Value & Mini (Budget)
The $1.79–$3 band. It owns the late-night snack daypart and drives the highest traffic volume of any tier on the menu.
Burger | Cal | Protein | Price | Vibe |
Hamburger | 290 | 14g | $1.79 | Stripped-back baseline—no frills, just burger |
Cheeseburger | 330 | 16g | $1.99 | Easiest 20¢ upgrade on the menu |
Jr. Jumbo Jack | 400 | 14g | $2.49 | Sweet spot—filling without tipping $3 |
2 for $4 Jumbo Jack (App) | 520 | 22g | $2.00 ea. | Best pure value on the entire menu |
The $1.79 hamburger is among the lowest-priced QSR burgers in the US market as of 2026. App deal availability varies by location and time.
10 Late-Night Exclusives (11 pm – 5 am)
Jack built its brand on 24-hour service. These items are only available during the late-night window and target the high-calorie, post-event crowd.
Burger | Cal | Protein | Price | Vibe |
Bacon Ultimate Cheeseburger™ | 930 | 52g | $8.69 | The 2 am classic—always ordered, never regretted |
Double Jack® Late Stack | 1020 | 58g | $9.49 | Late-night exclusive double with extra sauce |
Munchie Meal Burger | 740 | 33g | $7.99 | Bundled with sides—the full late-night haul |
Late-night window: 11 pm – 5 am. Available at 24-hour locations only. Jack in the Box was the first US QSR chain to offer drive-through service around the clock.
11. High-Protein Picks (Fitness-Focused)
Ranked by protein content. For gym-goers and macro-trackers who want maximum protein per dollar at a QSR price point.
Burger | Cal | Protein | Price | Protein/$ ratio |
Double Jack® | 980 | 55g | $9.19 | 6.0g per $1 — top efficiency |
Bacon Ultimate Cheeseburger™ | 930 | 52g | $8.69 | 6.0g per $1—tied best |
Ultimate Cheeseburger™ | 840 | 47g | $7.49 | 6.3g per $1 — best protein/$ |
Double Smashed Jack | 890 | 48g | $9.49 | 5.1g per $1—premium tax applies |
Best protein-per-dollar: Ultimate Cheeseburger™ at 6.3g/$1. Order without mayo/sauce to reduce fat without affecting protein count.
12 Low-Calorie Options (Under 500 cal)
The lightest builds on the menu. All under 500 calories — suitable for calorie-controlled diets without sacrificing the core burger experience.
Burger | Cal | Protein | Price | Vibe |
Hamburger (no sauce) | 240 | 13g | $1.79 | Absolute minimum — clean and simple |
Jr. Jumbo Jack (no mayo) | 340 | 14g | $2.49 | Best low-cal value on the menu |
Jumbo Jack® (no mayo) | 430 | 22g | $4.89 | Balanced and under 500 with one swap |
Cheeseburger (standard) | 330 | 16g | $1.99 | Low-calorie and low-cost simultaneously |
Removing mayo or special sauce saves 80–110 cal per burger. Ask for a lettuce wrap instead of a bun to drop a further 120–140 cal (select locations).
13. App Deal & Loyalty Burgers (Jack Pack App)
Exclusive to the Jack Pack app. Prices fluctuate daily — these are the best recurring deals verified as of Q1 2026.
Deal | Cal | Protein | App Price | Saving vs. menu |
Jr. Jumbo Jack Flash Deal | 400 | 14g | $1.00 | Saves $1.49 — most frequent app deal |
2 for $4 Jumbo Jack | 520 | 22g | $2.00 ea. | Saves $2.89 vs. buying two separately |
Smashed Jack Intro Deal | 720 | 35g | $5.99 | Saves $2.30 — new 2026 launch promo |
Ultimate Combo App Bundle | 840 | 47g | $9.99 | Burger + fries + drink — $3 off bundle |
App deals reset daily at midnight. Enable push notifications in the Jack Pack app to catch flash deals within the 2–4 hour availability window.
14. Seasonal & LTO Specials (Limited Time)
Jack runs 4–6 LTO burger drops per year. These are the confirmed 2026 rotations—availability windows are typically 6–10 weeks.
Burger | Cal | Protein | Price | Window |
BBQ Smokehouse Stack | 870 | 44g | $8.49 | Q1 2026 — Jan through Mar |
Truffle Mushroom Jack | 760 | 35g | $8.99 | Q2 2026 — Apr through Jun |
Western Bacon Smash | 900 | 46g | $9.29 | Q3 2026 — Summer drop |
Halloween Ghost Pepper Jack | 720 | 33g | $7.99 | Q4 2026—Oct only |
LTO items drive a 22% average sales uplift during their window. Ghost Pepper Jack sold out in under 3 weeks during its 2024 debut—expect high demand in 2026.
15. Fan Favorites & Cult Picks (Community Ranked)
Ranked by social mentions, Reddit loyalty threads, and Yelp review frequency. These are the items Jack regularly defends most aggressively.
# | Burger | Cal | Protein | Price | Why fans love it |
1 | Sourdough Jack® | 670 | 28g | $6.29 | “Nothing else tastes like this anywhere.” |
2 | Bacon Ultimate Cheeseburger™ | 930 | 52g | $8.69 | “The only 2 am order that ever made sense.” |
3 | Smashed Jack (2026) | 720 | 35g | $8.29 | “This is what Jack should have always been.” |
4 | Jumbo Jack® w/ Cheese | 570 | 25g | $5.39 | “Consistent, reliable, never changes.” |
5 | Mushroom & Swiss Buttery Jack® | 800 | 37g | $7.99 | “The sleeper hit—nobody talks about it enough.” |
Community rankings based on aggregated social sentiment, review volume, and menu persistence over 3+ years. Updated Q1 2026.