Even for a fast-food junkie, it might be a stretch to claim you love the food at Jack-in-the-Box.
However, the chain’s extended hours? Those are special. Some of us get late-night cravings on weekends.
But the moonlit drive-thru runs are on track to vanish at the longtime Jack-in-the-Box at 7040 W. State St. in Boise, near the intersection with Glenwood Street.
Utah-based chain Mo’ Bettahs plans to take over and remodel the building, according to paperwork filed with the city of Boise. The latest step in the red-tape march? Permission to demolish the interior of the 2,875-square-foot restaurant “occupied previously by Jack-in-the-Box,” the project description says.
By the way, that Jack-in-the-Box hasn’t closed. It’s still slinging burgers, tacos and curly fries.
Jack-in-the-Box has been a familiar sight at Northgate Shopping Center for many years. Michael Deeds mdeeds@idahostatesman.com
But for how long?
That detail was not immediately clear. Despite the paper trail, a Mo’ Bettahs spokesperson did not confirm that the State Street location was coming — or offer any timeline.
As fans of the Hawaiian-style quick-service chain know, Mo’ Bettahs has expanded steadily into the Treasure Valley in recent years. And it’s certainly not averse to taking over old fast-food restaurants. In Boise, Mo’ Bettahs moved into a former Del Taco late last year at 1306 S. Broadway Ave.
Mo’ Bettahs opened its first Eagle restaurant at 722 S. Edgewood Lane in early 2026. It has a new store planned in Kuna that could open this year. And it also has signed a lease at the District at Ten Mile, which would be its third Meridian location.
In the meantime? Better grab a few of those Bacon Double Smashed Jack Burgers while you can. Or start getting used to another Jack-in-the-Box — like the one less than two miles away at 3220 W. State St.
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Michael Deeds
Idaho Statesman
Michael Deeds is a long-serving entertainment reporter and opinion columnist at the Idaho Statesman, where he chronicles the Boise good life: restaurants, concerts, culture, cool stuff. He started as a summer intern after graduating from the University of Nebraska with a news-editorial journalism degree. Deeds’ prior Statesman roles have included sportswriter, music critic and features editor. His other writing has ranged from freelancing album reviews for The Washington Post to bragging about Boise in that inflight magazine you left on the plane.
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