Jack in the Box

Chains shift their focus to operations

As customers increasingly demand convenience, companies such as Wendy’s, McDonald’s, Dunkin' and Starbucks are focusing on operations to drive sales, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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Improving sales sends Jack in the Box stock soaring

Thanks to value bundles, the burger chain’s same-store sales rose to their best level since 2016.

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Jack in the Box ordered to pay a former employee $15M

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 13, 2019

A former supervisor said she was terminated after she requested an accommodation for an on-the-job injury.

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Jean Birch and John Gainor join Jack in the Box board

By Jonathan Maze on May 28, 2019

The two former industry executives were named independent directors in a deal between the company and activist investor Jana Partners.

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Jack in the Box franchisees critical of the chain’s refinancing plan

By Jonathan Maze on May 17, 2019

Operators say they worry about what happens “when the debt needs to be repaid.”

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Jack in the Box focuses on speed

By Jonathan Maze on May 16, 2019

The quick-service burger chain wants to get faster.

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Jack in the Box takes itself off the market

By Jonathan Maze on May 15, 2019

The company’s board also backed CEO Lenny Comma and said it plans to refinance its debt and buy back shares.

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May 03, 2019

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