Jack in the Box

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 30, 2021

The burger chain has spent the past 15 years selling locations to franchisees. But now it plans to build company restaurants to spur more growth.

Workforce

Labor advocates use West Coast heat to press for more say on fast-food pay

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 29, 2021

A union group is also using the unprecedented weather conditions to push for a joint-employer standard.

Leadership

Jack in the Box names Tony Darden COO

By Jonathan Maze on May 18, 2021

The former Mooyah president will lead operations at the San Diego-based burger chain.

Financing

Jack in the Box targets more unit growth, even as franchisees close locations

By Jonathan Maze on May 13, 2021

The company has a new franchise sales effort and is opening in REEF Kitchens, but it allowed operators to close underperforming locations last quarter.

Leadership

Jack in the Box names two new executives

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 29, 2021

Steve Piano was named the burger chain’s chief people officer while Carlson Choi is the new chief information officer.

Food

Marijuana and Earth Day vie for menu attention this week

By Patricia Cobe on Apr. 19, 2021

Taste Tracker: 4/20 specials at Jack in the Box, Sticky’s Finger Joint and more; sustainability rules at Ike’s and Sweetgreen; Smashburger dials up the heat on chicken sandwiches; and new LTOs make their debut.

Financing