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At Jack in the Box, sales improvement with some California headwinds

 By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 21, 2024

California’s $20 fast-food wage is costing company restaurants $15 million, and franchisees a lot more. That’s putting a damper on some recent sales improvement.

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California holds some surprises for Jack in the Box

 By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 07, 2024

Profitability for the burger chain and its sister concept, Del Taco, declined in the quarter, thanks to the state’s fast-food wage. But California was one of the company’s best sales markets.

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Minor league baseball players indicted for insider trading on the 2022 Del Taco sale

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 27, 2024

Jordan Qsar, Grant Witherspoon, Chase Lambert and Austin Bernard were accused of trading stocks after learning that the Mexican restaurant chain would be sold to Jack in the Box.

Technology

Del Taco ends use of drive-thru voicebots

By Joe Guszkowski on Feb. 28, 2024

The 600-unit taco chain began testing the technology from Presto in 2022 and said last year that it was exceeding expectations.

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Jack in the Box has some big growth plans

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 26, 2024

The burger chain believes it has room for a lot more locations that generate a lot more revenue. Here’s how the company plans to do that.

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Jack in the Box wades through uncertainty, thanks to California

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 22, 2023

The burger chain says it expects to counter wage hikes in the state with a combination of price, margin and loyalty. But how will it affect transactions?

Food

Del Taco pushes the boundaries of birria

By Patricia Cobe on Nov. 17, 2023

Behind the Menu: The Mexican chain developed shredded beef birria to launch in a traditional taco and quesadilla, but then chef Jeremias Aguayo gave it a decidedly Asian spin.

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Sardar Biglari takes a stake in Jack in the Box

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 27, 2023

The chairman of Biglari Holdings, the owner of Steak n Shake, has acquired 5.5% of the shares in the fast-food chain operator. But the investment is passive, for now.

Technology

Del Taco to add AI voice bots in drive-thrus

By Joe Guszkowski on Jan. 10, 2023

The 600-unit Mexican chain said the technology from Presto has exceeded expectations. It’s another step forward for restaurant automation.

Workforce

Former Del Taco shift manager files lawsuit alleging sexual harassment and retaliation

By Lisa Jennings on Dec. 15, 2022

Charges come while the quick-service chain is under a settlement agreement related to an earlier case to ensure workers are safe and have procedures for reporting inappropriate behavior.

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