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Jack in the Box

Financing

Chains find some success at late night

 By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 11, 2023

Wendy’s and Jack in the Box are each making a big push to target night owls as labor has improved and stores can open longer hours.

Financing

Longer hours and open dining rooms boost Jack in the Box sales

 By Jonathan Maze on May 17, 2023

The burger chain’s same-store sales increased 9.8% last quarter as its dining rooms reopened and late-night business returned to normal.

Operations

Which restaurant brand really invented the drive-thru? Here are some clues.

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 07, 2023

Restaurant Rewind: It's a mystery with no fewer than five claimants to the title of innovator.

Financing

Jack in the Box reaches a 'turning point' in its bid for growth

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 02, 2023

The fast-food burger chain has new deals to open restaurants in Florida and Arkansas, bringing the first new franchisees into the brand in years. And it is turning around its restaurants in St. Louis.

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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.

Leadership

Tim Mullany resigns as Jack in the Box CFO

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 12, 2022

The fast-food operator, which also operates Del Taco, named Dawn Hooper its principal financial officer.

Financing

Jack in the Box’s Del Taco deal was more expensive than it seems

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 29, 2022

The Bottom Line: Executives argued that “synergies” made the deal more palatable. But it’s taking a while for those cost savings to take hold. Investors have responded accordingly.

Financing

Here’s what Jack in the Box is doing to improve store margins

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 22, 2022

The burger chain’s stock was hammered Tuesday as inflation and investments ate into its profits. The company is taking operational steps to improve margins, such as new cheese pumps.

Operations

Take a look at Jack in the Box’s new prototype

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 19, 2022

The burger chain unveiled a takeout-only prototype in Oklahoma. The company believes it could be key to its growth plans. Here's a look at the details.

Financing

Jack in the Box makes a convenience store push

By Chuck Ulie on Oct. 10, 2022

The fast-food chain is making a big push to expand outside of California and Texas and views non-traditional locations as fertile ground.

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