Jack in the Box wants Florida. See the list of cities the burger place is thinking about

Fast-food chains love Florida.

The latest to target the Sunshine State is Jack in the Box. The California-based restaurant company announced that it plans to open franchises in several Florida cities.

Jack in the Box is best known for its burgers. But in 1993, the company was at the center of a deadly E. coli outbreak in the 1990s.

The company’s menu also includes chicken and breakfast.

Here’s what to know about Jack in the Box’s plans:

Where is the fast-food chain opening in Florida?

Two cities highlighted: The company hasn’t said specifically where it plans to open, but is touting Tampa and Orlando to prospective franchisees.

Quote: “We’re looking for franchise partners to expand our footprint across the United States of America and this includes Florida,” the company says.

Cities on the list: The company also said its franchise development team is interested in the following markets: Miami, Miami Gardens, Hialeah, Pembroke Pines, Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Miramar, Davie, Planation, Sunrise, Pompano Beach, Deerfield Beach, Coral Springs, Jacksonville, Port St. Lucie, Deltona, Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Gainesville, Palm Bay, St. Petersburg, West Palm Beach, Clearwater and Lakeland.

Real estate: And as if to emphasize that restaurants are as much about property and sites as about food, the company says this about the Florida cities: “These cities meet most of our site requirements and should be a good fit for Jack in the Box based on our Real Estate Planning Software.”

What’s on the menu?

Burgers: Jack in the Box sells all kinds of burgers, including bacon and cheese.

Chicken: There’s popcorn chicken, chicken strips and a variety of chicken sandwiches including spicy, ranch and grilled.

Sides: Loaded fries, egg rolls, stuffed jalapenos, onion rings

Tacos: Loaded and tiny.

All-day breakfast: Croissant sandwiches and breakfast burritos and biscuits with eggs, sausage and cheese.

Dessert: Oreo shake and traditional flavors, mini churros, New York cheesecake, chocolate overload cake

What’s the story behind Jack in the Box?

Beginning: The first Jack in the Box opened in the early 1950s in San Diego with a new two-way ordering intercom for drive-thru.

Owners: The original owner, Robert Oscar Peterson, sold the company to Ralston Purina in 1968. It was sold again and became a publicly traded company in the late 1980s.

Expansion: Last year, the company bought Del Taco, which has been opening locations in Florida.

Locations: Jack in the Box has more than 2,000 restaurants in 21 states, mostly in the West.

Crisis: In 1993, Jack in the Box was at the center of an E. Coli outbreak that killed four children and sickened more than 700 others across four states.

What other fast-food chains are expanding to and in Florida?

Culver’s: Known for its ButterBurger, cheese curds and custard, Culver’s is expanding to Cooper City and Tamarac in South Florida.

Buc-ee’s: The roadside mega-stop, best known for its brisket sandwiches and beaver merchandise, is opening new Florida locations.

Wawa: The convenience stop known for its hoagies and cheap gas is opening 12 new locations in Florida.

Del Taco: The California taco chain has expanded to five Florida locations: two in Orlando, and one in Melbourne, Kissimmee and Bradenton.