Hungry Jack’s is the Australian master franchisee of Burger King Corporation. In 1971, Canadian entrepreneur Jack Cowin acquired the rights to franchise Burger King in Australia.
However, he discovered that the “Burger King” trademark was already registered in South Australia. To resolve this, Cowin selected the name “Hungry Jack’s”, derived from one of Pillsbury’s U.S. pancake mix products, and slightly modified it to form the possessive “Hungry Jack’s”.
The first Australian franchise opened in Innaloo, Perth, on April 18, 1971.
Known for its flame-grilled burgers, fries, and signature Whopper sandwich, Hungry Jack’s holds a significant place in Australia’s quick-service restaurant landscape, blending global burger culture with local tastes.
