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Jack in the Box

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Here is how Jack in the Box is fighting labor and commodity inflation

 By Jonathan Maze on May 26, 2022

The burger chain, which also operates Del Taco, said it is getting traction with efforts to improve profits and recruit and retain more workers, such as self-cleaning shake machines.

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Jack in the Box will test robots to make fries, pour drinks

 By Joe Guszkowski on Apr. 26, 2022

The chain is partnering with Miso Robotics to use Flippy and Sippy at one restaurant with the possibility for more.

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Saladworks parent WOWorks is acquiring two more fast-casual concepts

By Heather Lalley on Apr. 21, 2022

Kelly Roddy, CEO of the multi-concept operator, said the deal would be announced in the next couple of weeks, and that both of the purchases would be better-for-you brands.

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Jack in the Box finds the ‘perfect fit’ in Del Taco

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 08, 2022

The two California-based fast-food chains completed their merger this week. Here’s a look at some of the changes that could come to the taco chain.

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Jack in the Box takes some big steps toward growth

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 23, 2022

The quick-service burger chain shrunk last quarter. But it has more commitments for new units from franchisees than at any time in its history.

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Del Taco is Jack in the Box’s singular acquisition, ‘for now’

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 06, 2021

The burger chain, which made a surprising deal for the Mexican concept, is not exactly ruling out another acquisition down the line.

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Jack in the Box to acquire Del Taco for $575M

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 06, 2021

The burger chain is paying $12.51 per share for the Mexican fast food chain to get more scale and drive more unit growth.

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Jack in the Box plans to buy Del Taco four years after selling Qdoba

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 06, 2021

The Bottom Line: The deal signals a shifting market in the restaurant business. But it also demonstrates why executives should reconsider overreacting to activist investors.

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Jack in the Box turns to technology and training to ease its labor shortage

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 23, 2021

With sales hurt from a lack of workers, the burger chain is turning to a variety of strategies to keep workers, including automated shake machines and mobile applications.

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Supply chain and labor issues hurt Jack in the Box sales

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 23, 2021

The burger chain estimates that closing hours and problems getting products hurt same-store sales by 4% last quarter.

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