Hungry Jacks Kingaroy to bring ‘whopper’ 50 new jobs to the region

Some locals are drooling over the opening of this region’s first Hungry Jacks and the 50 jobs on offer, but not everyone loves the iconic business with fears it will impact health and obesity rates.

Hungry Jacks Kingaroy will create over 50 hospitality employment opportunities.

Construction at Hungry Jack’s Kingaroy is underway.

The Youngman St outlet is expected to open mid-2023 and will create over 50 hospitality jobs for the region.

While some residents are excited about the globally recognised restaurant’s arrival, others are concerned for about a lack of “healthy fast food” available in the region.

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The development has outdoor and indoor dining areas and a double-lane drive-through.

Traffic will enter and exit the site from Alford St, opposite the KFC building, while pedestrians will gain access from Youngman St.

It will be open for dine-in, takeaway and drive-through early to late seven days a week.

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Kingaroy resident Belinda Clair said the Burnett needed more variety and not another burger shop.

The development includes outdoor and indoor dining areas and a double-lane drive-through.

“Taco Bell or Guzman Y Gomez would’ve been better,” she said.

Nanango resident Amanda Johnson said she would prefer healthier fast food options.

Another resident posted to social media, saying: “South Burnett needs Thai food, salad bars, juice bars and Grill’d”.

“You definitely get sick of the same foods,” she said.

Huskey’s Ice Creamery owner Daniel Huskisson said the new outlet showed the town was growing and did not believe it would impact on local cafes and restaurants business.

“Hungry Jacks will mainly impact McDonalds and KFC - if it was a Coffee Club then perhaps it would impact us,” Mr Huskisson said.

Hungry Jack’s chief marketing officer Scott Baird said the company is thrilled to open in the Burnett.

“The new Kingaroy store is an exciting addition to the area and a demonstration of the future of Hungry Jack’s stores,” Mr Baird said.

Mr Baird said he wanted to ensure locals had access to all the classic burgers, including the famous flame grilled Whopper, along with new menu items and barista made coffee.”

Originally published as Hungry Jacks Kingaroy to bring ‘whopper’ 50 new jobs to the region